[nmh]

Rape and flag burning are both acts. One is an inanimate object and the other is not. For the purpose I wanted, despite this flag, I made my point.

It's all about RESPECT. Either you have it for the flag or you don't and disrespect others that gave their lives for that symbol that represents the U.S.. I know it's asking allot ... but on behalf of those who died for that flag that represents the U.S. and those serving who have pride in it - that SYMBOL needs to be left alone.

[Piedra79]

Again...your perception on rape is mind numbing to say the least. If you can't see that, then I can't do much for you in that area.

As far as respect to the flag goes, how about this, what's more important the symbol or the idea? In your mind the symbol has a greater importance than the ideal. I would argue that if we truly value our freedom of expression then we would not make illegal the act of destroying our symbol in a manner of protest. What good is dying for freedom if we have none?