Topic: We should prohibit flag burning
many lives have been lost defending the flag and the country it represent. burning the flag is a complete slap in the face to everything our country stands for.
Many people don't feel represented or supported by the government, and shouldn't have to pay deference to a symbol that actively oppresses them.
millions of soldiers died for the flag and it is extremely disrespectful to burn it
no actual harm is done by burning a flag therefore it ought be a right protected by the 1st amendment; the government may not make any law that infringes freedom of speech
one can exercise free speech in many other ways, burning the flag is an unnecessary act that can offend a whole nation
one of the greatest things about this country is freedom of speech.  all should be allowed to express themselves, even if what they do makes some unhappy or uncomfortable.
our flag is sacred and should be revered
our flag represents the freedom of our country, people should be able to burn it as reprehensiable as it is.
our flag should be revered and held with reespect
people should be able to express views in any way they wish;  burning flags is a way of doing this
people should be free to do as they please.
people should have the right to burn something they’ve bought if they wish to do so.
people should have the right to do what they want with something they’ve bought.
prohibiting burning the flag would send a signal that disrespect of our nation's most visible symbol will not be tolerated.
Prohibiting flag burning is a dangerous precedent that creates a slippery slope to creating more limitations on the first amendment, which takes us away from democracy and closer to state oppression.
prohibiting flag burning is a dangerous step onto the path of limiting free speech.
Prohibiting flag burning is a violation of the first amendment which prevents the state from limiting free speech.
prohibiting flag burning is the right thing to do to respect our country and morals.
prohibiting flag burning is the right thing to do to respect our nation.
prohibiting flag burning threatens freedom of speech.
Prohibiting flag burning will only motivate and support opposition parties which will lead to more violence and destabilization of democracy.
prohibiting flag burning would be impinging the right of free speech.
Prohibiting flag burning would lead to a slippery slope of government censorship on a far greater scale.
Societal outrage is not a strong enough reason to suppress free speech, since this can be a justification for banning anything that upsets people. People who don't like flag burning can just look away.
some countries have laws that prohibit methods of destruction (such as burning)
someone who is disrespectful to all the country symbolizes should not get to enjoy the rights and freedoms that said country offers.
the act of flag burning is just about the most disgusting act a person can take part in.  the flag should be respected by all and never be allowed to be burned or disrespected in any way.
The American flag symbolizes the qualities that make our nation great: liberty, justice, freedom... It is worthy of our respect and protection.