Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
In 2006, the U.S. Senate rejected a Constitutional Amendment which would have allowed Congress to pass legislation prohibiting the burning or desecration of the U.S. flag. The Flag Protection Act of 2005 was introduced by Senators Bob Bennett (R-Utah), Hillary Clinton (D-NY), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Mark Pryor (D-ARK) and Thomas Carper (D-Del). The Act proposed a punishment of up to one year in jail and a fine of no more than $100,000.
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Response rates from 739 Congressional District 4 voters.
30% Yes |
70% No |
27% Yes |
54% No |
3% Yes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag |
9% No, this is a violation of free speech |
5% No, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
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2% No, it’s just a piece of cloth that doesn’t represent what it should |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 739 Congressional District 4 voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 739 Congressional District 4 voters.
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Unique answers from Congressional District 4 voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@cryingleftist4yrs4Y
No, flag code states that once a flag is no longer fit for use burning it is the most respectful way to dispose of it.
@SeanFrye2006 1yr1Y
Yes, burning a flag should be considered inciting violence against that nation, and should not be covered under free speech.
@8MC76TX4yrs4Y
No, burning polyester is bad for the environment.
@9CYQ6J71yr1Y
Yes, and it should be illegal to desecrate any national symbol
@9GZJQDF1yr1Y
this is full disrespect they should go to prision for awhile not death but long enough they wont do it again
@LuckyChucky4114yrs4Y
No, since it is a violation of free speech, the veneration for the flag is idolatrous at best, and BURNING IS AN APPROPRIATE MEANS OF DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO THE FLAG CODE!!!
@9KRKWG69mos9MO
Texas v Johnson already established that is legal to do so, even though I don’t support desecration of the flag.
@94J3V832yrs2Y
In a Way, No, because Free Speech, But some may also Argue that it could be treasonous, Personally I am neutral.
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