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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostDo you REALLY think it makes sense to set an American flag on fire, Jim?Last edited by JimL; 06-02-2020, 12:11 AM.
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Originally posted by JimL View PostWhat I'm saying CP, is that if someone were trying to make a point, to send a message, by burning a Flag, then it really wouldn't make sense to do it in private. But in answe rto your question, yes, of course, burning a flag could make sense. You may not like it, but it could make sense. If someone wanted to send the message that the country isn't living up to the principles that the flag stands for, then burning the flag would certainly get that message across.
It isn't the flag that is of the utmost importance, what it sybolizes is what's important.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by DivineOb View PostTo be fair, I find flag burning less disrespectful (depending on the circumstances) than the way the MAGA crowd turns it into every possible tacky clothing permutation.
(I did, after one flag burning, very politely suggest that the morons try to burn "THIS flag", pointing to the one on my left shoulder. They declined)The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post(I did, after one flag burning, very politely suggest that the morons try to burn "THIS flag", pointing to the one on my left shoulder. They declined)
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Originally posted by EvoUK View PostOn your shoulder? As in, attached to you?
Why would you basically suggest they burn you? Or is this some cultural reference I'm not aware of..?The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostWhy does it not surprise me that you think burning the US flag, for any reason, or anywhere, makes sense.
To those of us who served, burning a flag is a kick in the teeth. Not surprised you're OK with it.Last edited by JimL; 06-02-2020, 09:29 AM.
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Originally posted by JimL View PostYou didn't ask me if I agreed with burning the flag, you asked me if it made sense. Of course it makes sense, it legally sends a message, which is why it is acknowledge to be free speach.
And you speak for everyone who has served, do you?The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostIt makes sense to you, Jim, because... well, you're you.
I have yet to meet a vet who thinks burning a flag is not a despicable act -- HOWEVER -- I'm really not around contemporary veterans much at all, so I can't really speak for them.
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Originally posted by JimL View PostNo, with respect to sending a message it makes sense because it sends a message.
Whether you agree with it is another question.
Well just because you haven't met them doesn't mean they don't exist, and disagree with you, because there have been many instances of veterans burning the flag in protest.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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