Flag Desecration
Since 1777 the American flag with its stars and stripes has represented the colonies and states, and even more importantly has represented the sacrifice made to create the freedom that is given to us American citizens in the United States today. The flag is incredibly symbolic to our country, and should be treated with all the respect it deserves. However, mistreating the flag is technically protected by the First Amendment, so it must be outlawed to ensure freedom in America. Destroying the flag is similar to committing treason. Moreover, people have risked their lives to protect the freedom that is represented by the American flag.
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("First Amendment.") Freedom of speech is more commonly known for the right of an American citizen to speak their mind and share their opinions without legal or any other form of prosecution. Americans are known for this right. A right that is a privilege, and is not offered in many other countries. Which personally and speaking for many others we are honored to have, but is burning, urinating, or vomiting on the flag that represents the great privileges we are given how we should repay our respects and …show more content…
Committing such acts should be punishable by similar punishments to those accused of treason, simply because by burning the flag you are betraying your country. Ultimately, the prohibiting of the right to defile the flag will show our gratefulness and respect to the brave men and women of the United States armed forces whether they be on American soil or overseas, it is still important that we know and appreciate that they put their lives on the line to protect the flag not just so one person can destroy it. Freedom of speech is a wonderful privilege given to American citizens, but when exercised in such a disgraceful manner as defacing the flag is turned horribly
Since 1777 the American flag with its stars and stripes has represented the colonies and states, and even more importantly has represented the sacrifice made to create the freedom that is given to us American citizens in the United States today. The flag is incredibly symbolic to our country, and should be treated with all the respect it deserves. However, mistreating the flag is technically protected by the First Amendment, so it must be outlawed to ensure freedom in America. Destroying the flag is similar to committing treason. Moreover, people have risked their lives to protect the freedom that is represented by the American flag.
Freedom is the right to act within the guidelines of the law however, whenever, and doing whatever …show more content…
("First Amendment.") Freedom of speech is more commonly known for the right of an American citizen to speak their mind and share their opinions without legal or any other form of prosecution. Americans are known for this right. A right that is a privilege, and is not offered in many other countries. Which personally and speaking for many others we are honored to have, but is burning, urinating, or vomiting on the flag that represents the great privileges we are given how we should repay our respects and …show more content…
Committing such acts should be punishable by similar punishments to those accused of treason, simply because by burning the flag you are betraying your country. Ultimately, the prohibiting of the right to defile the flag will show our gratefulness and respect to the brave men and women of the United States armed forces whether they be on American soil or overseas, it is still important that we know and appreciate that they put their lives on the line to protect the flag not just so one person can destroy it. Freedom of speech is a wonderful privilege given to American citizens, but when exercised in such a disgraceful manner as defacing the flag is turned horribly