Flag Burning

**Graham** · 26th February 06, 02:13 AM

I know many of us here respect National Flags and what they represent.
I was disgusted to hear of this activity
more here

Personally, I think these people should be kicked out of the country, maybe Iran or Iraq would welcome them.

**highlander_Daz** · 26th February 06, 02:54 AM

Burning flags is a a pathetic gesture and would only reinforce my patriotism if someone burned a Saltire.

**davedove** · 26th February 06, 05:58 AM

That is just absolutely ridiculous.

When will these organizations realize how completely hypocritical they are being by burning the symbols of the very countries that guarantee their "free speech" rights.

**Blu (Ontario)** · 26th February 06, 06:32 AM

This sort of activity is upsetting to those of us with enough life under our belts to appreciate what a national flag represents. These angry young people are dealing with specific issues (not the broader picture) with much theoretical knowledge yet little real world experience. They are full of p:$$ and vinegar and anxious to make their mark on the world. They can be forgiven "for they know not what they do", or they can be shown that there are some boundaries that are not to be crossed. I believe that latter to be the correct choice.

I don't believe this to be a right versus left issue but a right versus wrong issue!

blu

**Avonlea22** · 26th February 06, 06:39 AM

I'm not against flag burning.

I think it's a valid form of protest.

**Jerry** · 26th February 06, 06:56 AM

It is an insult to those of us who have served our nations. While I may agree with some of the sentaments which might lead someone to burn the flag in protest, I wish they could find another way to protest. Remember, the flag doesn't just represent a government, it represents all of those who have given their lives to protect the right to protest. If it were not for those veterans, we might all be speaking different languages now

**Southern Breeze** · 26th February 06, 06:57 AM

Flag burning is probably the most pathetic gesture ever.

**KiltedKnight** · 26th February 06, 07:38 AM

I have no objection to some low-life that wants to burn a flag so long as he/she wraps it around their empty head before setting it ablaze. As a matter of fact, I'll gladly light it after making sure that its snugly tied around their throat.
Just my two cents worth...

Chris.