[cardinal4]

If it were up to me; being an America Hater. But Its not. But read the statute, it doesnt give a chargeable offence, I agree. Im just pointing out that it appears to be against the law, but the only charges levied were against the guy who threw the punch. And make no mistake, if he is convicted he should pay the price, fine, whatever. But my feelings and convictions allow me to:

A.Call the protester a commie, and dislike him that reason,

B.Hope the guy who threw the punch gets off,

C.Lionize the man for kicking the hippies ass.

D. Contribute to his defence fund

[Chummy]

Defacing the flag is a violation of the section of the US Code I cite. I never said it's a crime, although perhaps, just as shouting fire in a crowded theater, it should very well be.

More patently unfair is that both parties were cited for disorderly conduct, but only the fella defending the flag was actually charged, and apparently because the Police Chief intervened, writing a memo to his force they are to protect the protestors.

In another post in this thread, you will see a statement by the wife of the patriot, she saying her husband did not attack anyone, that the flag desecrator is the perpetrator.

Given the rising state of violence employed by these anti-American cretins, there is little doubt in my mind that the wrong person stands accused, and that further injustice is done to our country, as symbolized by our Flag.