[nmh]

"But let me also say that disrespecting a symbol is different than disrespecting a person. Symbols are not afforded the same rights as people for obvious reasons, unless an actual person becomes a symbol. "

The flag represents a country, the U.S.. It disrespects patriots, alive and dead. Perhaps some are not that live here. Then my best advice to them is to leave and find a country that you can respect.

For some, pissing in a jar with a cross in it is "art". The cross is just a "symbol" however it is offensive to those that hold that symbol dear to their heart. It represents what Christ did for them on that object. It's insulting to desecrate it in such a manner.

[Celtjew Libertarian]

The flag represents a country, the U.S.. It disrespects patriots, alive and dead. Perhaps some are not that live here. Then my best advice to them is to leave and find a country that you can respect.

For some, pissing in a jar with a cross in it is "art". The cross is just a "symbol" however it is offensive to those that hold that symbol dear to their heart. It represents what Christ did for them on that object. It's insulting to desecrate it in such a manner.

Some find the depiction of Mohammad to be offensive and a desecration.

[durasell]

Let me note -- the only reason they burn the flag is that it almost always gets a rise out of people.

[Dimensio]

The flag represents a country, the U.S.. It disrespects patriots, alive and dead.

You have provided no justification for criminal penalties against "disrespect".

For some, pissing in a jar with a cross in it is "art". The cross is just a "symbol" however it is offensive to those that hold that symbol dear to their heart. It represents what Christ did for them on that object. It's insulting to desecrate it in such a manner.

That some find the sight insulting does not justify criminal penalties for creating such a sight.

[Ken H]

Should desecration of the King James Bible be outlawed, in your opinion; or do you think it should remain legal to do so?