In the U.S., actions like tearing down or burning flags and vandalizing public property often fall under laws related to destruction of property, trespassing, or disorderly conduct. People who commit these acts can be arrested and charged depending on:
Local and state laws
Whether public safety is endangered
Whether the act involved private or public property
It's worth noting:
Flag burning specifically, when done peacefully and not tied to other crimes, is protected free speech under the First Amendment (as upheld by the Supreme Court in Texas v. Johnson).
But vandalism, arson, or violent protest are not protected speech and are typically criminal offenses.
So yes—if laws are broken, such as spray-painting or destroying property, arrests and charges are justified and often expected. But symbolic expression alone, without criminal acts, is often legally protected even if controversial.
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Actually I don't remember any point you've made on Tug that wasn't a straw man. This whole thread is about the flag burners.
What was untruthful?
Whether the Throbber supports Trump or not, the truth is the truth.
Lick my balls, retard
Burning a flag is not illegal. It is a protect freedom of expression
Vandalizing government property is illegal.
Learn the difference.
How come guys go to jail for burning rubber on pride crosswalks?
@WestlinnDuck your new profile image, the straw man
Just one strawman though
And the answer to my question is crosswalks are public.
When rioters rip down flags and burn them or spray paint public areas they also should be arrested and do tim
In the U.S., actions like tearing down or burning flags and vandalizing public property often fall under laws related to destruction of property, trespassing, or disorderly conduct. People who commit these acts can be arrested and charged depending on:
It's worth noting:
So yes—if laws are broken, such as spray-painting or destroying property, arrests and charges are justified and often expected. But symbolic expression alone, without criminal acts, is often legally protected even if controversial.
Grok help retard. Good Grok
Throbber already laid it out.
Chodeler said what?