Posted on 07/08/2009 11:08:22 PM PDT by kenth
Burner charged with desecrating a flag
A teen claimed she was "making a statement" when she lit an American flag on fire with a cigarette lighter and then stomped on it in the middle of traffic, according to police.
The incident occurred just hours after Americans celebrated Independence Day with fireworks celebrations across the region.
Two officers said they saw Rebecca Ellen McKimmie, 18, of Ocean City, Md., light the flag on fire early Sunday morning while standing between two lanes of traffic near the Route 50 Bridge. Police said once it was lit she then stomped on it in the roadway, causing several cars to swerve in order to avoid her.
She was charged with desecrating a flag and disturbing the peace. However, the last time we checked burning a flag was still legal in the United States, so that charge probably wouldn't hold up if pursued.
ahh... i see.
so lighting a fag on fire and stomping on it to make a statement is ok?
sounds good to me.
what about liberals? can i make a statement with one of those?
Hell, a good slap in the mouth might straighten out that little lop sided smirk of hers.......Kind of therapeutic help in a dental and lip way.
Great! Let's do this with a Mexican flag, a "Black Panther" flag, a "Gay Pride" flag, an AFL/CIO flag...
Isn’t that Elliot Spitzer’s girl friend?
There. I fixed it. Poor thing, she might be waiting for quite some time.
18? She looks 30.
I'd say I wished Ms. McKimmie would've been in the front rank but her presence would have been an insult to those we honored.
I think it’s time to make a “statement” in the side of this Little B*tch’s head!
In order for idiots like her to truely make a statement...they should wrap themselves in the flag before lighting it on fire.
I like the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) Article 117, Provoking Speech and Gestures.
Seems to me, lots of folks would be more polite and thoughtful, if civilians could invoke Article 117. This persons actions, to me, would be Provoking Speech and Gestures (not free speech) and a swift kick in the behind would be an appropriate response. (sarcasm)
Actually, you are incorrect. The First Amendment covers free speech, however each State has laws on the books for Flag Mutilation. This includes any flag. Look up Maryland Crimal Law Article 10-704 and the First Amendment does not supercede this State Law. Stop claiming she has a First Amendment Right to burn the U.S. flag.......She does not!
I doubt she purchased a flag with the intent of burning it. Find out where she stole it from and charge her with theft.
Of course her name is rebbeca...obvisously white..They get away with anything.
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