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Iowa man who tore down, burned LGBTQ flag is imprisoned
ABC "News" ^ | December 19, 2019 | AP via ABC "News"

Posted on 12/19/2019 7:51:53 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

NEVADA, Iowa -- A man has been imprisoned for burning an LGBTQ flag that was flying at a church in central Iowa.

Adolfo Martinez, 30, of Ames, was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years for the hate crime of arson and given a year for reckless use of explosives or fire and 30 days for harassment. The sentences are to be served consecutively, Story County court records said.

He's said he tore down the flag that had been hanging from the United Church of Christ in Ames and burned it because he opposes homosexuality.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; US: Iowa
KEYWORDS: homosexualagenda; sodomites; sodomy
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1 posted on 12/19/2019 7:51:53 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

I thought burning flags was “political” free speech. Or am I wrong again?


2 posted on 12/19/2019 7:52:38 AM PST by wbarmy (I chose to be a sheepdog once I saw what happens to the sheep.)
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To: wbarmy

Remember...rules for thee but not for me.


3 posted on 12/19/2019 7:53:11 AM PST by ealgeone
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

FIFTEEN YEARS?

This is not justice. This is not America. This is the Inquisition.


4 posted on 12/19/2019 7:54:21 AM PST by chajin ("There is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Burning an American flag =”Free Speech” and cannot be hindered.

Burning a queer flag gets a decade in prison?

See, this is why nobody trusts Democrats.


5 posted on 12/19/2019 7:54:36 AM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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To: wbarmy

I thought burning flags was “political” free speech. Or am I wrong again?

Silly me. I thought so too but I guess it’s only the American Flag.......


6 posted on 12/19/2019 7:54:37 AM PST by Dawgreg
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

FIFTEEN YEARS?!

The Arab guy who just tried to sabotage a plane to crash potentially killing hundreds (not a hate crime of course) got THREE.

REPEAL all hate crime laws - NOW


7 posted on 12/19/2019 7:55:23 AM PST by Skywise
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“Adolfo Martinez, 30, of Ames, IA...”

I’m betting not ORIGINALLY.

Still, it takes guts to stand up to the Gay Mafia!


8 posted on 12/19/2019 7:56:12 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Funny...burning an LGBQTLMNOP flag is a crime but burning Old Glory is just another political expression.

How much more of this crap and vomit are we expected to take?

9 posted on 12/19/2019 7:56:43 AM PST by pgkdan (The Silent Majority STILL Stands With TRUMP! WWG1WGA)
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To: wbarmy

It wasn’t his property. Fifteen years though???


10 posted on 12/19/2019 7:56:48 AM PST by dangus
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Inconsistent laws and sentencing...tyrants.


11 posted on 12/19/2019 7:58:16 AM PST by WKUHilltopper
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

This person has a legitimate appeal of the sentence based on excessive punishment clause of the 8th amendment. He should sentenced for theft and property damage but not arson nor “reckless use of explosives”.


12 posted on 12/19/2019 7:58:22 AM PST by C19fan
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Obey your pervert masters, citizen. :-(


13 posted on 12/19/2019 7:58:47 AM PST by cgbg (The Democratic Party is morphing into the Donner Party)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Yeah, the sentence may be a little harsh. If you want to go out and buy a gay flag and burn it on your property that is fine.
Go on someone else property and burn their gay flag (property); that is arson, so I not going to support his actions.


14 posted on 12/19/2019 7:58:48 AM PST by martinidon
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Fifteen years? What the hell? Did he have a bunch of prior convictions?


15 posted on 12/19/2019 7:58:50 AM PST by Trump20162020
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To: Dawgreg

15 years?

That judge needs to be educated. In such a way that the lesson is permanently imprinted on his / her brain. That sentence is absolute outrageous, especially given what Antifa types get for similar actions.

Is an appeal possible?


16 posted on 12/19/2019 7:59:04 AM PST by TheTimeOfMan (The Eloi unexpectedly protected the Morlocks from rogue Eloi as they themselves prepared to be eaten)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Elsewhere on this board, a student was arrested for using a "racial slur."
17 posted on 12/19/2019 7:59:07 AM PST by Fiji Hill
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To: grey_whiskers

Burning an American flag =”Free Speech” and cannot be hindered.

Burning a queer flag gets a decade in prison?

See, this is why nobody trusts Democrats.

Correction:
Burning an American flag =”Free Speech” and cannot be hindered.
Burning a queer flag gets a decade in prison.

Story not covered in the media: why a lot of American Sheep still trust the DemoNazis.


18 posted on 12/19/2019 7:59:20 AM PST by samtheman (U.S. out of the U.N. --- U.N. out of the U.S.)
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To: wbarmy

That’s than you burn a US flag.


19 posted on 12/19/2019 7:59:39 AM PST by NorseViking
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

I would have given him the matches!


20 posted on 12/19/2019 7:59:44 AM PST by kickstart ("A gun is a tool. It is only as good or as bad as the man who uses it" . Alan Ladd in 'Shane')
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