Like can you take a Mexican flag and draw a big black line through it? A guy in our town has done that and hung it up in his yard so I want to know if thats legal because I dont  agree with him!
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1) \nIt is protected by the first amendment of the Bill of Rights:\n\n'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.'\n-Speech also implies expression\n\n2)\nDesecration of the U.S. flag so far is legal.  Although recently (2005) the House passed a law making in illegal to desecrate the American flag.  It is still awaiting further approval through our legal system.
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It should be illegal. I always thought flags had to be in good condition to be "flying".
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Ridiculous.  Is the law requiring cars to stop at a stop sign based on a Nazi law?  Because the laws are remarkably similar to laws in Nazi Germany requiring cars to stop at stop signs.\n\n(One group has claimed that the origin of the distinction between guns suitable for sporting use and other guns comes from Nazi Germany.  And the group further claims that when the Brady Bill attempts to outlaw private ownership of semi-automatic weapons (which are only good for killing large numbers of people quickly, in war or otherwise, or practising to do so) it is applying this distinction first developed in Nazi law.  But 1) that is a far cry from the Brady Bill being a "translation" of Nazi legislation, 2) the Brady Bill ban on selected semi-automatic weapons is not the same as a ban on private ownership of any weapon not suitable for sporting use, and 3) the concept of a ban on such weapons in private hands goes back way before the Nazis, and existed throughout Europe, back into the days of Kings and nobility.  It was not invented by the Nazis.\n\nOppose gun control if you like.  But this is not a reason to do so.
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As I understand it, yes it does, if said action is being used as an expression of opinion and harms/risks no one.\n\nIt's disrespectful, true; but on the other hand, the US of A is not a flag---it's a history and a people, and most importantly, a system of governance that was originally intended to grow with society while still preserving basic freedoms and rights. A flag is merely a symbol, that many people see in different ways (see opinions on the Confederate Battle Flag, for example). What really matters is that our laws preserve our freedoms and support our rights---as the founding fathers intended. I worry far more when a law is implimented that violates those rights, than when some yo-yo burns a flag for the tv cameras. One of them results in a pile of soot and a lot of hoo-ha... the other directly affects my rights and freedoms as a citizen.
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I don't think it should be outlawed but i do feel a person or group should have to show good reason and get a permit prior to doing so.  How many would burn a flag in protest if it cost them money to do so.
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It's meant to insult what the flag stands for. It is an act of defiance. It too is symbolic but it changes no policy.
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This is actually not a question. It's a partial statement. Just because you put a ? behind it doesn't make it a question. Some people have been getting reported because this is against the YA! community guidelines. However, I will try to respond to your non-question. I believe that this is one of the most reasonable questions? statements? partial statements? to be voiced around this community. I think this could be a very viable OPTION. Of course, not every "illegal" may meet all of the requirements, just like not all Americans meet all of the requirements. If there could be a few more reasonable options in place, this might have a shot at working. \n\nI appreciate the explanation of your plan, no matter how brief it was. It shows actual thought and foresight and a solution for their families as well. It's not just rhetoric and propaganda meant to incite people. Not everyone will agree with this suggestion, as someone has already called you a name because of it but at least it's a viable thought/option.\n\nThe statement from someone that said there would be money required out of your pocket to teach them English shows the amount of ignorance in our culture. If they knew any Mexicans they would know that the majority already speak English, as well, if not better than many Americans. I know not all of them do but if they don't their kids do and they learn it from them. All of my family (aunts, uncles, cousins) including my grandparents spoke English and spoke it very well. There were no communication problems. In fact, every Mexican family I know that came from Mexico speaks English.\n\n\nP.S. I was trying to be nice by informing you that there are others who have reported people for not asking "real questions". I still do not agree that your question was one whether it was in the form of a question or a statement. That's not the issue. The issue is what others might do, not me.\n\nI still find your solution to be a refreshing change. I think it tries to make it a win/win situation for both parties involved. Not everyone thinks outside the box. I believe both sides of the issue need to have more of this sort of thinking.
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A officier can not legally stop you outside of his jurisdiction.\n\nIf he did not turn on his lights and siren before he crossed his state line, then it was not a legal stop.\n\nA attorney can eat this up, even including possible illegal stop and detention by the police officer
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Politics!!!! Politicians. Unfortunately,in politics,the rule of thumb is that only if caught and proved is it illegal. It has been a case of both sides of the border using the situation for mutual benefit. Peace.
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Apparently there's no set way - the main thing is to display the national flag. The website (link below) claims this:\n1. Small traders sell typical Colombian paraphenalia in the street (pic of flag seller);\n2. Most families display the flag on the outside of the house, hung on the front door is popular, buy some raise it on a flagpole (pic of house displaying flag);\n3. Individuals decide how they celebrate the day (pic of man with woollen hat in national colours);\n4. Businesses are decorated with flags and bunting (pic of filling station)\nhttp://www.inpsicon.com/elconsumidor/galeria/galeria_14.php\n\nSomeone should answer you, it's only fair!
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That's a tricky question, I say if its not illegal than why not, but then again, why would you not want to sing it in the language it was written in?\n\nNot allowing it seems to be against freedom of speech, I say that as long as there is no disrespect in any action, it can't be a bad thing.\n\nI think that if somebody who doesn't speak English wants sing it in Spanish (or whichever the native language is) in order to understand  and feel the sentiment behind the anthem, that it should be taken as a positive gesture.\n\nAnd a little side question to some of you who answered before: why do you automatically assume its a Mexican who wants to do this? there are other Spanish speaking countries in the world you know. (just food for thought I don't mean to be rude)\n\nMony.
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If it's from a copy righted picture, then absolutely NO, not without permission. If you're just painting them as you see them it's OK, because they've put themselves into the public domain. It's legal, b/c almost none have their image copy-righted.
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That is perfectly legal, and done often. Watch the "cut-off man" fake a catch on an outfield return, it's the same thing. Base runners have to watch where the ball is , not the actions of the defense. That is why base coaches are allowed on the field of play. \n\nRemember though, a "fake tag" is considered to be obstruction, thus not allowed.
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Hip! Hip! Hooray! for you I come from from my father's side, mexican and from my mother's american. Both of our parent's had instill in us to be patriotic to our country, which is the good old U.S. of A. and I am proud to be an american. I am a 64 yr. old women and What you wrote about the illegals is very true. Why do they have to flaunt their flag in our soil, we do not go to Mexico and do the same. They should be ashamed of themselves in trying to force their ways in us. Can't they see that they all looked ridiculous doing that.
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They not only changed it to spanish, they changed the words. They already burn or flag and hang our flag upside down. They waved the Mexican flag during a lot of their protests. Some schools have stopped hanging the American flag and forbidden students from wearing clothes with any part of the American flag on their clothing all to keep from offending the Mexicans. It's nothing short of an attack of our country, not only by the illegal aliens, but those who seek to appease them.
52013
Yes. People are free to interpret any respresentation any way they wish. That's part of what that flag represents.
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No it's not.  First of all, it is the only proper way to destroy a flag as taught in the military, the boy scouts, etc.  Secondly, the first amendment protects our speech, so any amendment to ban it is obviously unconstitutional.\n\nObviously, this is an emotional issue, but people have to re-learn to respect freedom in this country.  I may not agree with what the KKK says, but their right to say it is protected by law.  A constitutional amendment to ban it is simply fascist in nature.