Flag burning should be allowed

Due to absence of titles from my opponent, I will create my own titles. ::Hate:: "In either instance, hate is the motivational force behind the burning. " Untrue, what you did here is omit all examples when there's no hate. For the sake of being short I will simply give you 3 examples where there's no hate: 1. A homeless person is freezing to death (death being a hyperbole). He sees a flag of his country thrown on the ground or some other place and it is of bad condition. Without thinking twice the person burns it in along with trash so that he could stay alive during the cold winter. 2. A child is depressed or arrogant. He claims that the source is the country he currently lives in. The parent thinks up of a creative way(s) to teach that child a lesson - it involves flag burning. 3. "flag burning under all circumstances (except proper disposal) " ::Good deeds:: " Good deeds do not solely rely on flag burning" Yet if the person wants to do something good shouldn't he have every right to do it, in any way he pleases ? If the flag is a hindrance to the person who wants to do something good via burning the flag, isn't then the flag evil ? Evil can be described as knowing better but doing worse. A flag could be used for good purposes but it isn't hence the flag is committing evil. Example: A chair is strong and firm enough for a man to stand on and change the light-bulb for someone else. Due to law he can't do it conveniently, yes he can do it by other means at ease. Nevertheless, the chair is a hindrance to a good action hence its evil. ::War:: "Because my opponent has already mentioned the exception of war, I will not thoroughly discuss the intentional use of flag burning to start a war" Indeed, this shouldn't even be mentioned. Now, if flag burning causes war unintentionally then we still have no issue since what country would attack due to a burned flag ? The Nazis in world war 2 had stronger reasons to attack Russia, which are known when one reads "mein kampf": http://en.wikipedia.org... The fact is that countries don't start wars over burned flags. War begins due to conflict of ideas or when its more profitable for another country to be taken over. Countries aren't threatened by burning flags either. Threat comes from unions, military and other important actions which aren't done by individuals or small groups. Another question is, what country would attack when not threatened(when compared to threatened countries): A: This country is obviously a time bomb. B: It is already prepared to go to war and is now waiting for an excuse. C: This overly aggressive action will be noted and be fought against. ::Terrorism:: "Intentional burning is a symbolic threat of what will happen to the other nation if it does not cave in to our demands." May I remind you that its not the burning of the flag but the message that is terrorism. Furthermore terrorism isn't legal so what's the point of dictating how one should be a terrorist ? Lets say you get your point across, should we ban Kentucky fried chicken because it too can be used as an instrument for terrorists ? After all what can be better than some good ol' chicken before suicide ? ::What is a flag:: "Flags are much more than pretty scraps of cloth" Yes they are. "they are symbols of a country's past, hardships, ideals, aspirations, and identity. " This is what the flag represents. People not the flag went through all this and the same people have the freedom to express themselves and fought for others freedom of expression, too. " Flag burning is a psychological and emotional attack (much like Koran burning or Bible burning)." 1. Disrespect is the exact same thing. 2. What's wrong with burning the Bible ? The person is just expressing himself granted I am a bit worried about the level of maturity of such person but what is wrong with it, what excuse is there for making it illegal ? " In order to stop this assault on the individuals of a nation, in order to stop this mental abuse, in order to stop the damage being done to people; flag burning ought to be illegal." Emotions: people can get offended by anything: http://www.abovetopsecret.com... This is all it is. Some people getting offended or hurt is not good enough unless you want to make almost everything illegal . Seeing how this basically all you said, I don't foresee a comeback. ::My Arguments:: I added these for fun: 1.Burning a flag because of hate as I implied in round 1 doesn't refer to a specific group. Yes there are terrorists who burn flags but there may be a frustrated worker who feels like burning a flag. Perhaps he has to calm down (though the method should be improved however people don't change immediately) ? Perhaps he will become grateful that he is free. 2.What is the criteria of making something illegal ? 3.Does the "Family Guy" score a similar score, sincerely speaking ? 4.Can a USA soldier burn the American flag after serving bravely for many years (Not for the sake of disposal) ? Well, I leave the rest up to the readers also I urge a Pro vote, Cheerio.