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Is the Tamil ealam flag banned?
in UK it is not banned but in Toronto it is unfortunately banned since they don't know the difference of the Tamil peoples flag and the ltte flag and the Tamil peoples flag should not be banned
Will flag burning in the U.S. ever be banned?
Flag burning will probably not be banned.No, the Supreme Court of the United States has ruled1 that burning the American flag is a form of expression protected by the First Amendment. Municipalities have issued misdemeanor summonses for starting fires without a permit, however. 1. See TEXAS v. JOHNSON, 491 U.S. 397 (1989) and UNITED STATES v. EICHMAN, 496 U.S. 310 (1990) (Source: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_it_illegal_to_burn_the_American_flag)
Is burning the American flag a crime?
Burning the flag is disrespectful, but not a crime.
Are there any groups or organizations opposed or in support of flag burning?
The Citizens Flag Alliance is an organization that is against flag burning. They are probably the most notable for that side. Veterans against the flag burning amendment, or something to that degree is an organization that supports flag burning.
Does Barack and Michelle Obama attend a flag burning event?
No, contrary to internet myths, they never did. There is no reason why they ever would, since they love this country and respect the flag.
When was I'd Rather Be Flag-Burning created?
I'd Rather Be Flag-Burning was created in 1995.
Can you get arrested for burning a flag?
No, the Supreme Court ruled in the 1990's that burning a flag is a form of symbolic speech protected by the First Amendment. As long as the flag burning does not endanger anyone it is perfectly legal.
Did the US Supreme Court uphold laws against flag burning because flag burning presents a clear and present danger to national security?
No. The US Supreme Court didn't uphold laws against flag burning; it overturned laws against flag burning on the grounds that burning the US flag is expressive political speech protected by the First Amendment.For more information on the US Supreme Court and flag desecration cases, see Related Questions, below.
Does Flag Burning Violate the First Amendment?
Yes, the US Supreme Court has ruled that Flag burning is a protected form of speech.
Can you get executed for burning the flag of your county?
If the country in question labels the burning of its flag as a capital offense, yes. No countries do so though.
Are republicans for or against flag burning?
I don't believe that anyone is "for" flag burning, it is simply protected as a form of free speech and expression.
Can you get executed for burning the flag of your country?
No. No country in the world has capital punishment for the burning of the flag (and flag-burning is often fully legalised, even so far as to be a right). However, in some Islamic countries where the national flags contains part of the sacred writings, the burning of such a flag is construed as an insult to Islam and can have quite dire consequences.
