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Thread: Flag Burning

The problem with the Freedoms of Speech and Press is that they are in the Constitution to safeguard them from obstruction by the government, barring certain amendments to that. Honestly, things like not yelling fire in a crowded place are common sense. Those things should be barred because people do them to create a panic, which is wholly retarded. As for racism and such, well, that's the fault of us being human. Words only have power over us when we give them said power. Words like nigger, kike, wop or greaser I couldn't resist the FMJ byte should be ignored. What matters is what is implied behind the words. Hell, I could call a black person a quaft and have it mean the same thing. In my opinion, though, anything discriminatory is moronic and we'd be better off getting over it, on all sides of the matter. The Princess Diana incident was in Europe, btw. And I don't recall that being the case. The only thing that I heard was a paparazzi reporter blocked and pursued them for pictures. Yeah, extreme, but nothing can really be done about that from the US. But in America you can be damn sure that if the media blocks doctors from getting to someone they will be held liable for it. Also, freedom of the press has no bearing on what you said. What it does is protect the right of journalists to publish what they feel they should be able to, as long as they are not intentionally defaming people. Which makes sense. Flag burning is actually a form of speech, when you think about it. It's a way of expressing your feelings, just like talking. It's been ruled as protected under the First Amendment.
Thread: Flag Burning

okay, let e see if I can explain it better..... I believe in freedom of speech yes. But there is a point were it is more trubble than it's wroth. And we do not truly have freedom of speech. Click to expand... If we do not truly have free speech, then our constitution is worthless and we are all doomed. In my humble opinion. Case in point, If a guy tells some Racist or Sexiest joke he will get in trubble for it if some one complaints, made to go to classes or loosing his job. Thus not free speech. Click to expand... It's still speech, and thus is protected by the first amendment. However, it is offensive speech and you probably WILL get fired because corporations make their own rules, and you have to abide by them if you want to continue working for them. another Example. You are not allowed to go in say a movie theater and yell fire, another part were speech is not free. Click to expand... You are not allowed to FALSELY shout fire or bomb in a movie theatre. This is covered in Brandenburg v. Ohio which states that government cannot punish inflammatory speech unless it is directed to inciting and likely to incite imminent lawless action. Under the imminent lawless action test, speech is not protected by the First Amendment if it is likely to cause violation of the law more quickly than an officer of the law reasonably can be summoned. The rule overturned the decision of the earlier Schenck v. United States, which had established clear and present danger as the constitutional limit for speech. In Texas v. Johnson, the court found that no disturbance of the peace actually occurred or threatened to occur because of Johnson's burning of the flag, therefore he was protected because it was not considered imminent lawless action. Also burning a flag is not specking it is a action, there for I do not see how it can be classified by freedom of speech. Click to expand... Freedom of speech means you can express an opinion without fear of censorship by the government. This includes books, art, music, and symbols. A flag is a symbol, and therefore the burning of such a symbol is expression, and is protected under the first amendment.
Thread: Flag Burning

I burn flags. All the time. I'm not a jingoistic flag worshiper. mrgreen
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Thread: Flag Burning

Note the 'privately' part of that.
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Oh, I'm aware of the difference, but a blanket ban on flag burning doesn't specify, either.
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To be honest, I don't believe that the importance of this topic warrants it's place in this so-called 'academy' forum. I don't see much controversy or heavily moving arguments here to sway a reader's thoughts too far in either favor.
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hmmm...I dont think it should be illigal. If people wanna go and burn flags go for it. just dont be surprised when a bunch of people start a riot and try to hang you lol.
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please note that I'm Canadian, not American, so we don't have the amendments. Should Flag Burning be made illegal? I'd like to say yes though I can't fully justify that. I see it as an act of utter hatred, disrespect and if done by the people within the nation of said flag, then a form of rebellion. I am of course not talking of flags being burned to be properly discarded. Back on track, I think my biggest issue, is that if someone burns their own nation's flag, I see it as a form of rebellion, which is illegal no? It appears like the act of someone who wishes to bring down the nations government. While the act of rebellion revolution may or may not be a good idea, it is not the topic of this thread. That's... the best way I can explain how I see it anyway.
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I'm pretty sure that a country founded on a rebellion is a little okay with rebellion. I'd also think that flag burning is an appropriate way to express disgust, disapproval, whatever as a opposed to, say, punching out an elective official. Americans are allowed to hate and disrespect their leaders. We're also allowed to change our government, hence the whole voting thing.
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Touche. Those are simply my views on the matter, my own country's rebellion having failed. To clarify is this topic specific to the issue of Flag Burning in the United States, or does nation not matter?
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The OP doesn't state it's America heshethey is talking about, but it's pretty clear that this is America.
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Hmmm... well my only real points were fairly Canadian based. I'm not sure I can really debate for an American perspective.
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People tend to forget that freedom of speech applies to everyone even if they have different opinions than what they have. People have the right to express their displeasure and even hatred of the United States and especially the government which includes burning the flag. People are saying that the press and speech should be regulated without the understanding that both are. Take the press for example, the press is owned by nationwide corporations who have a responsibility making a profit so the majority of the mainstream news, especially on television, is extremely watered down in order to keep people watching and to maintain the status quo. Its come out that the white house has fed the major news organizations talking points stating what they should talk about. I think the problem with any debate involving freedom is that most people dont understand that the price of having those freedoms is understanding that some cant handle the responsibility that comes with it and will abuse it. When those abuses occur, they need to be handled on an individual basis instead of the more common idea of eliminating the freedom. If you have the right to say what you want, someone is going to express themselves in a way that you dont like but trying to take those freedoms away from someone also eliminates your own.
Thread: Flag Burning

As usual with this sort of thing, extremism from all sides has inappropriately distorted this issue. The real conflict here is between free expression of dissent via protest and the right to public property and safety. Burning flags during protests is emotionally inflammatory to both supporters and opposers, and can lead to someone being badly burned while blows are exchanged. This is disorderly conduct and reckless endangerment. If the flag does not belong to the burninator, then that's clearly theft and destruction of property vandalism. So does the right to public safetyproperty override the right to free expression? So far the courts in the USA have leaned in favor of free expression, but the question is by no means settled or even easy to settle. This is why each case is handled by US courts separately. In countries with no protections for free expression most of the rest of the world, the question is moot.
Thread: Flag Burning

I love the national flag. Over the years it got old and colors faded so doesn't look nice and smart so i retired it. It didn't strike me to burn it but it turned out as one of the most useful dustermop. Still need to find a new one for which I haven't had the time yet.
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Decadent Prince said As usual with this sort of thing, extremism from all sides has inappropriately distorted this issue. The real conflict here is between free expression of dissent via protest and the right to public property and safety. Burning flags during protests is emotionally inflammatory to both supporters and opposers, and can lead to someone being badly burned while blows are exchanged. This is disorderly conduct and reckless endangerment. If the flag does not belong to the burninator, then that's clearly theft and destruction of property vandalism. So does the right to public safetyproperty override the right to free expression? So far the courts in the USA have leaned in favor of free expression, but the question is by no means settled or even easy to settle. This is why each case is handled by US courts separately. In countries with no protections for free expression most of the rest of the world, the question is moot. Click to expand... If I have a little rainbow button on my backpack, that could easily be emotionally inflammatory it has been before, amusingly. If someone attacks me for that, does that mean that putting a little gay pride button on my backpack is disorderly conduct and reckless endangerment?
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Shovel said I've noticed this seems to be a very touchy subject, so I thought I would bring it up and see what everyone on bluemoon thinks. Should flag burning be illegal? Personally, I believe flag burning is protected under free speech. A flag is a piece of cloth, and a symbol. Nothing more. And symbols only have power if you give it to them. As you can see, I am all about freedom of speech and believe that everyone should be able to express themselves, even if its offensive. I'd rather be offended but totally free than not be offended but told what I can or can't say. Recognizing that the right to differ is the centerpiece of our First Amendment freedoms, a government cannot mandate by fiat a feeling of unity in its citizens. Therefore that very same government cannot carve out a symbol of unity and prescribe a set of approved messages to be associated with that symbol . . . - Texas v. Johnson Click to expand... I can not agree with flag burning, not an America flag by an American. Yes it may be made of just cloth and yes its a symbol, but omg I can not count how many American Soldiers died for what THAT flag stands for, which includes freedom of speech which you support. The only way I wish to see an American flag burned is when is is torn up and needs to be destroyed. Yes I was once in the service, but my belief of not burning a flag comes before that, but I understand more about what the flag represents after doing my duty in the service.
Thread: Flag Burning

SirMister said Shovel said I've noticed this seems to be a very touchy subject, so I thought I would bring it up and see what everyone on bluemoon thinks. Should flag burning be illegal? Personally, I believe flag burning is protected under free speech. A flag is a piece of cloth, and a symbol. Nothing more. And symbols only have power if you give it to them. As you can see, I am all about freedom of speech and believe that everyone should be able to express themselves, even if its offensive. I'd rather be offended but totally free than not be offended but told what I can or can't say. Recognizing that the right to differ is the centerpiece of our First Amendment freedoms, a government cannot mandate by fiat a feeling of unity in its citizens. Therefore that very same government cannot carve out a symbol of unity and prescribe a set of approved messages to be associated with that symbol . . . - Texas v. Johnson Click to expand... I can not agree with flag burning, not an America flag by an American. Yes it may be made of just cloth and yes its a symbol, but omg I can not count how many American Soldiers died for what THAT flag stands for, which includes freedom of speech which you support. The only way I wish to see an American flag burned is when is is torn up and needs to be destroyed. Yes I was once in the service, but my belief of not burning a flag comes before that, but I understand more about what the flag represents after doing my duty in the service. Click to expand... Then burning that flag seems like it's almost out of respect to soldiers. Fighting for free speech means fighting for the free speech of people saying things you don't like as well, protesting in peaceful ways that you don't like.
Thread: A Whole New World (Baraki and CutePhoenix)

The door to Alex's house opened suddenly, swinging back and hitting the wall as Alex stumbled in, holding several bags of groceries in his arms and a box that looked like a DVD case between his teeth. The reason the door had been opened so violently was not because he was particularly excited, but because he had used his foot to turn the knob and open it, thus creating a certain lack of control as he leaned forward and pushed. When one lived alone with nobody to get the door for them, one learned to be resourceful. He set down the bags in the kitchen, promising himself that he would put them away within the hour but knowing full-well he wouldn't, and then made his way to the living room. The DVD box was in his hand now as opposed to his mouth, and further inspection would reveal that it was not a DVD box at all, but a video game, which he promptly took out of its case and put in his PS2. Alex was a writer by trade. He mostly wrote short stories for magazines and collections, but his second novel was due to be published soon. He had a while until that happened, so for now he could just relax and wait. This is where Final Fantasy XII came in. The cinematic of an odd-looking airship soaring through the clouds appeared on the screen and he started, curling up on the couch and beginning to enjoy Square-Enix's latest in the line of RPGs. For a couple hours, things went more or less as expected. But then... I didn't really know how to lead into what happens next, so I'll leave that up to you.
Thread: A Whole New World (Baraki and CutePhoenix)

It's alright. The game played out normally.......for a time. About a few hours in, it suddenly cut out, the screen going black as if it had been turned off, but strangely, the power light for the tv was still on. Just as sudden, the screen lit up white. It was bright........VERY bright, enough to fill the entire room and likely force the sole person there to cover his eyes. It lingered for a few minutes before it faded and all the lights in the house went off, making the place pitch black..........and also bringing someone new in. The guy found that out soon enough when the shadowy figure pounced on him, forcing him to lay back on the couch as it sat on top of his waist, straddling him. Who are you? Where am I? demanded the shadowy figure. It was obviously a womans voice, one with a very unique accent. Then suddenly, all the lights switched back on and the human was greeted with a very surprising sight. One of the characters from the game had somehow appeared in his house.........a very attractive. The viera Fran to be exact, complete with her skimpy outfit and amazing body. In fact, now she was real, she looked even hotter.
Thread: A Whole New World (Baraki and CutePhoenix)

Reks dies, Vaan is annoying, Penelo is cute but has an annoying voice actor...then darkness. Wait, what? Alex blinked, about to get up out of his seat when the TV flickered back on to an all-white screen. Perhaps this was just a surprise cut-scene. Still, it got brighter, and brighter, and brighter...Alex went from staring to squinting to looking away. God, I didn't even know it could get this bright... he muttered, shielding his eyes with one hand. This couldn't be good for epileptic people. Suddenly everything went dark, leaving a blanket of haze over Alex's eyes as they scrambled to adjust. Now he knew something was wrong. What the hell? he blinked, still unable to see. He was about to get up again when he felt a sudden weight hit him, knocking him back and pinning him to the couch. It was a frightening shock, but it felt almost familiar in a strange way. Like when a woman was straddling him. But that certainly couldn't be the case, as he was alone in the house. Or was he? Who are you? Where am I? Nope, definitely not. The lights came on again, blinding Alex yet again. These sudden changes couldn't be good for his eyesight. Agh, shit... he muttered, blinking several times and rubbing his eyes before looking up at his assailant. It was Fran from the game he had just been playing, straddling him and looking rather confused herself. He could feel her perfect ass pressing against his crotch and immediately felt aroused, but severely confused. He stared up at her for a while, his mind working at breakneck speed. Was this a prank? He could tell her scanty armor was of real metal, and she looked just like Fran down to the last feature. No, none of his friends were smart or rich enough to pull off anything like this. My name's Alex...and this is my house...how did you get in here? he asked in a somewhat calm voice even though his heart was racing. Now that he was mostly past the initial shock, he couldn't help but look her up and down. She was gorgeous, more so than a game system could possibly render her. His hand reached up and gently touched her thigh to make sure she was real. She certainly felt like it.
Thread: A Whole New World (Baraki and CutePhoenix)

I don't...... Fran started to answer, but cut off when she felt his hand on her thigh. She didn't say or do much of anything. She just looked at him with a raise eyebrow, curious as to just why he was touching her there. Smoothe and firm, aint it? she suddenly asked with a small grin, actually joking with the boy. Sure, she had suddenly dissapeared from one world and appeared in another and knew nothing about him, but she felt no ill will towards him. Only thing she could tell was that he certainly liked her body.
Thread: A Whole New World (Baraki and CutePhoenix)

His hand rested there for a moment, fingers trailing down her radiant leg and then back up to her hip. Yeah, you're right...a guy could get used to this. he said, feeling slightly more at ease and at the same time more excited. It wasn't every day you had a viera on your lap, now was it? He smiled back in an odd mixture of relief and mischievousness. This was definitely going to be an interesting afternoon. So, Fran, I don't suppose you know what forces brought a stunning thing like yourself to my humble couch, do you? he asked, his fingers trailing back up to her hip. The urge to squeeze her ass was almost overpowering, but he decided it would be best to test his boundaries slowly. He hadn't played the game enough to know if Fran had a tendency to kill on impulse.
Thread: A Whole New World (Baraki and CutePhoenix)

For the moment at least, Fran was perfectly fine with letting him stroke her leg. While miss cold and serious in the game, she was a good bit more open and flirty in reality. Not too surprising, considering she was programmed to act a certain way in the game. Can't really say myself. One second we're the middle of fighting some monster. The next, I'm in a dark room straddling some guy I've never seen. she replied, a little mischevious smile of her own gracing her lovely face as she intentionally joked around by making her reply very suggestive.
Thread: A Whole New World (Baraki and CutePhoenix)

Sounds like quite the improvement, if you ask me, he winked. He noticed she was a lot less solemn than she appeared to be in the game. Of course, now that she was less of a sky pirate caught up in an epic quest and more of a lost and confused girl with rabbit ears, a bit of a change was to be expected. His fingers brushed against her perfectly shaped ass softly, enjoying the feel of her smooth skin. Well, since you're new around here, I suppose I could let you stay here. he said, his other hand coming up to rest on her hip as well.
Thread: A Whole New World (Baraki and CutePhoenix)

Well, that's awfully considerate of you. Is there ANYthing you'd like in return? Fran asked with a flirty smile. One that also told him his hands could claim their prize if he so wished. Her backside..........it was simply amazing. Plenty of hot chicks had nice asses, Frans.......was perfect......A work of art. And as such, very few mean ever got to experience the amazing feeling of squeezing those two goddess like buns in their hands. She could count all who had on one hand. And now........there'd be one more. It wasn't her only attractive feature. Fran was just all around gorgeous. Great face, flat, firm stomach, long, firm legs, that perfect ass and decent sized breasts that fit perfectly into ones hands. All Vieras were quite attractive, but Fran was on a whole other level.
Thread: A Whole New World (Baraki and CutePhoenix)

Alex's grin widened ever-so-slightly, his eyes glancing her over not-so-furtively anymore. Her perfect brown body made him forget how strange it was that he was with what was supposed to be a fictional character in a video game. Oh, don't worry about it. I'm sure something will come to mind. he replied, both hands sliding forward and squeezing her heavenly ass gently before sitting up so that she was still on his lap but their faces were mere inches apart. My bed is your bed, dear. The question is what can I do for you? he asked, glancing down at her luscious lips. He wondered how they would feel wrapped around his cock. Tonight was definitely going to be interesting.
Thread: A Whole New World (Baraki and CutePhoenix)

Hmmm, I have a few..........fun ideas. Fran seductiely said, laughing softly as she moved her ass back against his hands, giving him a big handful of her perfect tush. This is my first time here, obviously. So I'm looking to make a VERY good first impression. she added, moving her face towards his, lips just barely touching. Though, it was just meant as a playful distraction as the sound of a zipper unzipping was soon heard, coming from Fran oh so slowly unzipping the side of her one piece outfit. A very unique piece of clothing, but easily removed. All she had to do was unzip both sides and it'd fall right off.
Thread: A Whole New World (Baraki and CutePhoenix)

Well, we've got plenty of time... he whispered, his hands getting bolder and squeezing a bit harder than before. He pulled her tantalizingly firm ass closer against him, his bulge in his pants pressing against her urgently. His lips brushed against hers with a feeling of euphoria. He could taste her sweet breath on his lips as he closed his eyes and pressed them together. His tongue flicked against hers and he bit her upper lip softly. He pulled his head back again to notice that one of the shoulders of her strange garb was already hanging off, revealing more of her breast. I think I like you. he said before leaning down to kiss her neck.