why do middle eastern fools burn the american flag when ANYTHING goes wrong with their society?
344404
Because ignorancy is the reason, they don't realize that pointing the finger to the west is not any way solving the problem that they have with us if anything it only antagonizes us to a point where we want to beat the heck out of them. But you have to understand if there clerics aren't trying to teach them anything different how would you expect the people to be any different. So they feel by burning the American flag is a good thing. Something else I should mention, There society is all messed up simply because they have religious fundamentalist that are to me nothing but radicals that are teaching the word of the Quran wrong and twisting it to there own personal gain. Anytime they do that you have radical exstremist that follow along with the belief that it is right. They choose to blame the Americans because out of ignorance they are not willing to put the blame where it really belongs and it is with them. But as you see none of them are willing to do that but they are quick to blame the West for any and everything that goes on with there society. What I want to know is when do they really wake up and see what they are doing to there people because all they are doing is confusing them where they don't know what is right from what is wrong. And when is the Islamic clerics and leaders are going to start teaching good instead of hate to the extremist? I guess when God comes and wipe the real infedels from the face of the earth.
697736
appeasment didnt work with hitler, and he was a anglo. these arabs are frigin stark ravin nuts. it's scary how people seem to make the same mistake again and again. when the poop hits the fan ; people will say ;oh no whats happening oh no...that liberal garbage is dangerous to our safety
1064157
As a Canadian, I will burn who's ever flag I want.  I have been involved with, and will continue to be involved with, the burning of the American flag, and the flag of any other country who's actions I disagree with, as an act of protest.  The burning of the American flag symbolizes the distruction of American freedom, and a proud end to your tradition of being "the home of the free".  Oh, and fyi, Americans regularly burn the flags of other countries.  Also, I support the burning of the Canadian flag (as a born Canadian, who's parents and grandparents are born Canadians)when this country gets up to things I don't agree with.  Flag burning is a sign of *strong* disagreement; it shouldn't be over-used, as that robs the act of all meaning.  But the jesture should not, and cannot, be disallowed.  I have not yet burned a Canadian flag, but as mr. Harpers government continues down the same path mr. Bush decided to follow, the day when that action will be warrented comes closer and closer.
814959
Because the American public has no understanding of reality.  They are led by emotion.
1145813
The problem with this country is they don't have the first damn clue what war is. Americans  wouldn't stand for troops crossing their boarders or tanks driving down their highways. War's ugly. Marines do ugly business.  And as long as Americans think that every person with a tan and an accent is a terrorist, they'll keep doing it.  We as a country are more to blame for this than the soldiers who fired the bullets.
192762
Because a lot of americans don't under stand that the palastinians are fighting for their land back that is all they are not purposely trying to cause truoble all they want is there land back and that is all that matters.  They also do not understand that all middle eastern people are not terrorists.  Terrorists belong to groups just like gangs and just cuz we have a lot of gangs in america does not mean that all americans are gangbangers.
143880
Please give me an example of someone in the US being beheaded by an angry religious mob recently.  If the premise of your question is false, you aren't going to get any answers that make any sense.\n\nNote to Additional Details:  we are certainly not immune to terrorist attacks in the US, it is a real concern.  However, we are in much less danger than in many other places in the world, and I don't think that falsely magnifying the danger is going to make it any better.  \n\nA major reason that the absurd demonstrations over the cartoons have gone on for as long as they have is because some people in Muslim countries continue to inflame and stir people up with overblown, reckless, and irresponsible rhetoric.  In fact they use the same sort of arguements that you're using now:  "Our countries are all going to be taken over, our youth corrupted, horrible things are going to happen, by depraved Westerners unless we all stand up and do something drastic about it."  \n\nLike you, these people do have a small basis for what they are saying, but they're not doing anything to help the problem constructively.  They're just trying to incite a riot.  Do you really want to emulate them?
331160
because americans are idiots. you know, it happened to me today, i was wearing my Celtic #7 Zurawski jersey and this guy goes like "how come you're wearing celtic jersey, you're not irish"
612133
I couldn't agree with you more. Our country's flag is a symbol of our national pride and it represents a legacy of greatness, passed down to us from our ancestors and others who helped build the foundation for the way of life for which our country stands. When our flag is burned it is a slap in the face to all those who live here and to those who have served our country to protect our freedom and our land; it shows such an extreme anger, jealousy and hatred for that which we cherish. It is a direct message to the people of America, which says, " We hate you. We hate your way of life, your belief system, morals, your government-and we hate you!" \n\nWhat is terribly sad, is that there are those who call themselves Americans, who do this very thing.  If you're mad at your government, call or write your Congressman, Senator, or other elected officals....contact the media. In this day and age, where we seem to thrive on exposing every last detail of any and everything, there are plenty of outlets where one could better and more effectively channel their energy and possibly effect change, instead of being destructive, not only to our nation's symbol, but to those who represent it, the American people.To those people who are guilty of such a vile disregard for for our nation's flag, and for everything "for which it stands...one nation...Under GOD....for liberty...for all" - I remind you, if you don't love, honor and respect it....kindly leave it. I must tell you, you'll be hard pressed to find better.
517994
As a Norwegian I think this is the typical American way of thinking. There are extreme muslims, bust most of them have no intention of destroying anything. The American president is trying to frighten the Americans into believing exactly what you are saying, but I think this is more frightening than anything.
932810
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.
486101
cos there just silly americans who think america is the whole world
1156274
The flag is the symbol of our COUNTRY ... not the successive governments ... consequently, if you desecrate the flag, you desecrate the country ... any American who desecrates the flag, spits on his country and on the people who spent their lives defending it ... well, if that's what they want to do, then that's what they want to do, in the name of "freedom of speech" .. personally, I think if anyone feels they have a need to express contempt for their country, all I can say is ... America is not for you ... get out of it ...
733190
Klan burning the cross. Frankly I don't care much anymore if someone burns the American flag. With the way I feel, I might give them a lighter.
1036261
because americans are afraid to be a part of the group... they want to look like the outsiders/dominators.... stupid if you ask me, especially when both our sothern and nothern neighboors trade and work with the metric system everyday!
1051629
Hte flag belongs to the American people and so does the constitution say, if someone insults the flag is insultting all the Americans.
227126
Defenitely similiar and yes it would make matters worse if you stick your nose in other peoples business. But America is not in the middle-east becuase they care about their problems.\nWar is business bro. Remeber the Roman Empire.