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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)
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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.
What is the proper disposal of the US flag?
the correct way to dispose of a flag respectfully is by burning it.
Are there laws and rules to replace an old US flag?
There are many rules of etiquette about displaying and replacing the flag. To replace and old US flag it should be disposed of by burning.
What happens if you set fire on the US Flag in the US?
You be arrested for terrorist charges! The flag represents our freedom and rights, and burning it down mocks that freedom!!
What amendment allows the burning of the US flag?
It is protected under the First Amendment under the principle of freedom of speech. However, there have been numerous votes for Anti-Flag Burning amendments in the House and Senate in recent years.
Will firearms ever be banned entirely in the US?
Hopefully not, and it's a bit doubtful they'll ever be banned entirely. There are those trying, however.
What is the correct means of disposal for a US national flag?
The correct way to dispose of a tattered US flag is burning. Respectful burnings are conducted on Flag Day by the American Legion, among others.
Where was the us flag adopted?
Congress identified Francis Hopkins as the maker of the first US flag in 1775. He made a flag for the navy and it has been in use ever since.
What meaning could the burning of the US flag convey?
I can't see how it can convey anything much different from hatred for the US, its government and its people. You can intensely disagree with the US and find other ways to deal with it. Burning the flag seems to me to be a last resort that can mean nothing but utter contempt.
Is it ever appropriate to fly the US flag upside down?
...No.
What do the stars on the United States flag represent?
The stars on the US flag represent the 50 states in the US. Ever since the US began, it added a white star on its flag to represent the new state.
