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OldBaldy1701E

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20. Yeah, about that 'burning thing'.

Reply to Smackdown2019 (Original post)

Wed Aug 27, 2025, 08:59 AM

Aug 27

https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/story/article/2206946/how-to-properly-dispose-of-worn-out-us-flags/

The American Legion passed a resolution about flag retirement ceremonies in 1937, and they've been an important ritual ever since. According to the resolution, "The approved method of disposing of unserviceable flags has long been that they be destroyed by burning."

That is what I do when I have one that is not useable anymore. I will continue to do this.

The right of free speech, which has also included burning the flag, has been upheld as protected speech. I do not have a problem with this, as people have destroyed religious/cultural/governmental symbology in the name of protest and free speech for centuries. This is no different.

The orange gibbon can kiss my ass.

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Trumps Flag Burning Ban [View all] Smackdown2019 Aug 27 OP

Maybe some of those "Don't tread on me" flags need to feel the heat...doesn't Maga like them? wcmagumba Aug 27 #1

I feel like flying one, I'm tired of Trump/GOP treading all over me!!! CaptainTruth Aug 27 #16

I had a bumpersticker of one that read "DON'T TREAD ON MY OBAMA CARE". mobeau69 Aug 27 #24

Hey Trumpkkk, when ya' gonna ban cross burning? LOL RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Aug 27 #2

Why should people not burn the American flag? LearnedHand Aug 27 #3

Because it hurts krasnov's feelings. niyad Aug 27 #15

Seems to be a reason TO do so then LearnedHand Aug 27 #21

Well, of course. But the question seemed to wonder about the reason niyad Aug 27 #23

burn confederate flags and swastika flags if you really want to piss them off eShirl Aug 27 #4

Brilliant idea! InstantGratification Aug 27 #7

👍 Burn the Trump flag surfered Aug 27 #12

His Burning Flags Tour will fail to cover up his and Epstein's partnership Torchlight Aug 27 #5

I love that! "Yes! "Our burning Flag tour is coming your way" "Don't forget your fuel!" chouchou Aug 27 #11

Be aware of "open fire" laws. They will use it. twodogsbarking Aug 27 #6

I think he's looking for a "national emergency" JohnnyRingo Aug 27 #8

Yet another distraction Dave Id Aug 27 #9

evry r presidient, always distraction and coverup. AllaN01Bear Aug 27 #13

During W's torture tenure as president Farmer-Rick Aug 27 #10

theres 1 flag around here that id would like to burn, AllaN01Bear Aug 27 #17

A major problem with the lovely suggestions to burn maga, confederate, nazi, niyad Aug 27 #14

I just saw two for sale on an online estate sale auction. progressoid Aug 27 #25

Don't fly the MAGA flag, fry the MAGA flag. CaptainTruth Aug 27 #18

Another distraction from Epstein, Ice and the Big Ugly Bill. Tribetime Aug 27 #19

Yeah, about that 'burning thing'. OldBaldy1701E Aug 27 #20

Deadline: Legal Blog--Trump wants to prosecute flag burners. The Supreme Court has already said that's illegal LetMyPeopleVote Aug 27 #22

+1 onenote Aug 27 #26

It's just more trump friction. A chimp flinging his poop. Klarkashton Aug 27 #27