The Pros And Cons Of Flag Burning

Fifty one white stars, thirteen red and white stripes should not be near the line of fire. Since the 1960’s, burning the flag has been protected under the First Amendment. Many attempts throughout the years have been made to overrule that decision.(Garbus Martin) In 1968, the Federal Flag Desecration Law was enacted. It prohibited any action of “contempt” against the flag. (Flag Burning and Desecration) Many Americans sacrifice their lives to keep our American Flag flying. Although many believe burning the American Flag is okay, it should be illegal.

Some people believe that burning the flag as protest is okay, but it should be banned. In 1989, Gregory Lee Johnson burned the American Flag to protest the policies of President Ronald Reagan at the Republican National Convention center in Dallas, Texas. (Flag Burning should be banned) Johnson was arrested and charged with violating a Texas statute that prevented the desecration of a venerated object, the American Flag. (Johnson Flag Burning) A court in Texas tried and convicted Johnson. He appealed, arguing that his actions were “free speech” protected by the First Amendment. (Patrick Brady) The Supreme Court agreed to hear his case. March
When discussing freedom of speech, burning of the flag is not illegal under the US Constitution. Everyone in the United States is guaranteed the freedom of speech. Everyone is entitled to their own outlook and opinion. Our enemies burn our American flag. The American flag is a symbol of our country. It is a symbol that flies proudly in people's’ front yard. It’s a symbol that many Americans grew up saying the Pledge of Allegiance to. It’s a symbol that Americans stand up for a sporting events, with our hands over our hearts, ball caps off, staying silent as the National Anthem plays. The American flag symbolizes freedom in this country. Overall, burning the Flag should be banned because it is a symbol of our