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I actually think flag burning helps identify what Anarchy is as a world view. I believe it is a primal tangible visual that at root level causes one to deeply contemplate the concepts of chaos versus order.

I think it helps us make our conservative case without saying a word

I’m a libertarian, and I’m all for personal freedom.

For the life of me, I don’t understand/fathom/comprehend why anyone would ever want to burn the flag of their country. Are there other ways to express your displeasure, perhaps more articulately?

The logical limitation of free speech seems to be the proverbial “shouting fire in a crowded theater”, where the consequences of your actions could result in people being hurt (trampled as patrons scramble to flee the flames.)

I’m not sure that burning the flag reaches that point? It’s extremely, extremely offensive... try to burn a flag in front of a veteran and see what happens... but that’s the same arguement that left makes regarding southern states flying the confederate flag. And if I’m going to say that I want the southern states to be able to be free to fly whatever flags they choose to honor, logically, shouldn’t I allow the idiots who want to burn the flag to do so?

I agree that allowing the left to burn the flag helps the conservative cause, makes them look petty and foolish while showing that we are tolerant.

“Never interrupt your enemy while they are making a mistake.”

Interesting discussion on local talk radio. If flag burning is free speech, does that mean that for public safety reasons and to also exercise free speech you can “extinguish” such a fire?

Another caller said that yes it is free speech, but that it should be regulated just a some parades are. The Fire Marshal should be advised and approve a “burning safety” plan, that there should be mandatory required extinguishing equipment or that the “protester” should have to pay the local fire department to have “expert fire fighters on hand” in case the fire gets out of hand. That flag burning should be banned on days when air pollution is high. That the ash, should be carefully removed and disposed of so as to not litter or pollute, etc.

I do think that flag burning is horrible, but to the extent that the Supreme Court has declared it “free speech.” Then it should be regulated in an appropriate manner.

For all those flag burners that don't comply with the regulations, I think that serious fines and/or jail time would be appropriate for endangering public safety and our environment. (two can play the game.)

Perhaps in the spirit of the 2nd Amendment, we can also require a federal instant check requirement for all flag burner permits to insure that they are citizens, with no criminal records, and no history of domestic abuse or mental health issues. I mean both the 1st and 2nd Amendments are Constitutional Rights.