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If you want to burn an American flag you must get a permit from the government.
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What should be done with the flag after it is taken down?
if it is old you should take it to a flag burning place
What is the law against burning a flag?
Currently there is no law against burning the flag, since it part of the First Amendment of free speech. Although burning a flag is not illegal, certain actions that go along with this practice may be against the law.
Is burning the American flag a crime?
Burning the flag is disrespectful, but not a crime.
Is burning the union jack illegal?
In the UK, burning the Union Jack flag is not explicitly illegal. However, doing so could be seen as disrespectful and offensive to some people. It is important to consider the cultural and historical significance of the flag before taking such actions.
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.
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.
