Should it be illegal to burn the Filipino flag?
Flag desecration is any act that is carried out with the intention of damaging or destroying a national flag in public. This is commonly done in an effort to make a political statement against a nation or its policies. Some nations have acts that ban flag desecration while others have laws that protect the right to destroy a flag as a part of free speech. Some of these laws distinguish between a national flag and those of other countries.
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Burning the Philippine flag should be legal as it already is ON CERTAIN SCENARIOS, like disposing of an old, broken flag through a burning ceremony.
@9ZNX2MZIndependent2mos2MO
It can be permissible if the Flag is destroyed. Thus, making the burning of flag as proper disposal.
No, in our school before, we burn the Philippine Flag if it is considered “dead” or if touched the ground.
It should be burned if the flag is too old or regulated by the government
Yes if it possess a hazard risk
@8P238T44yrs4Y
This is usually random to commit in the first place but it isn't much of a huge problem
OF COURSE, burning or doing anything disrespectful to the Philippine flag shouldn't be allowed.
It weakens the strength and capabilities of the Filipinos
@8NZZLT34yrs4Y
No, We should respect the filipino flag.
@8LNTW984yrs4Y
Yes and No depending on the message and the situation, if it is terrorists signifying the wanting od the destruction of the Philippines no if it is people pissed off at a corrupt government and burning the flag as a symbol of freedom from oppression than yes.
@8KZ529X4yrs4Y
i dont really know if it should be
@8KYZBHD4yrs4Y
Yes, as long it is a real flag, and not like other representation
@8KYV8LWGreen Republican4yrs4Y
It is our own nation and our national flag, yes it is made in cloth and it has nothing to do with us but it is our own flag our nationality our country flag, we shouldn't burn it because it is more important to us we will get invade and other countries will own us if we burned our own national flag
@8CG8YR64yrs4Y
Duh, there is a law where you are allowed to burn an old and dirty flag
Yes, only in ceremonies where worn out flags are being burned.
Base on a heraldic code, I prefer burning it for ceremonial purposes like throwing old flags or something honorable
It depends. If its used for entertainment, it should be illegal.
@96J9HB7Democratic2yrs2Y
yes, because we should respect our country and mostly the flag. It was personally designed by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, the President of the Revolutionary Government.
Yes, it is illegal to burn philippine flag during rallies
it's illegal for some purposes like The Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines mandates that a flag "worn out through wear and tear" must not be thrown away, but instead be "solemnly burned to avoid misuse or desecration."
@96KW3XMDemocratic2yrs2Y
It really depends on the situation. if you'll be burning it for nothing, yes it should be illegal. but if you'll be burning it because it has been ripped and cannot be used. i think its a valid reason.
Yes because it is one of the ways to avoid misuse.
@9684BBBIndependent2yrs2Y
According to the Constitution, The Philippine Flag can only be burn if it's old and have tear and it is legal because our flag must be preserved and respected by the nation.
@9675LD32yrs2Y
It is illegal but, in other traditions like the Boy Scout's tradition, they have the tradition to burn a flag for a ceremony so yes it is illegal but needs to be specifically applicable to some that its not.
Yes, because it avoids misuse
@948MZ8N2yrs2Y
If the Flag is worn out, the flag should be burned
no, unless it was intentional to burn the flag without it being over used or old enough to replace a new new flag
because it is a tradition of burning the flag but only for those with government positions
Yes, because it is the symbol of our country it is very important for us filipinos
Yes, but only when the flag is sullied or rendered unusable.
I do not particularly care for either.
@8T5N6Q94yrs4Y
No, unless if it is used for propaganda or protest then it should be not allowed to be burned
@8T57KXC4yrs4Y
No, unless if it is for propaganda or protest then it should be illegal because it is a show of strong disrespect of any nation's flag
@8RQXF9G4yrs4Y
Sounds about 'left'.
It is illegal if done at a protest, although burning the flag on the internet is either propaganda or a typical troll. Should propaganda and trolls be punished? these are people looking for attention, they would kill to get your private's attention so it's humane, just to give them a warning for the first time.
@8Q9PRKM4yrs4Y
No, I don't think it should be illegal. I'm sure that if someone were to do it, they would have a reason. I don't think that it goes against the right to free speech since it's an action but I wouldn't do it.
@8QDSNZY4yrs4Y
No, not unless it's someone else flag or public property
@8QHRLTL4yrs4Y
No, it should be fined instead.
@8Q6C4Y44yrs4Y
No, and I hate saying this, but people should have the right to do this. I don't respect anyone who would, but using government in this manner is a little bit of a slippery slope.
@8WVSFDZ3yrs3Y
No, but only because it's an incitement to riot for people that believe in the flag and as long as fighting words is recognized as a defense, burning of the flag should be illegal.
@8QGPSF34yrs4Y
No, as long as its to despose of it
@8XHNZZH3yrs3Y
What are the drugs being used for and what is being done with the drugs
@8QTXJBB4yrs4Y
No, burning a flag is the proper way to retire it.
@92JXK3J3yrs3Y
Yes, except for cases of retiring the flag.
@8G8Q45Q4yrs4Y
It's just a piece of fabric basically, and it's not something as drastic as committing a felony.
@8XHNZZR3yrs3Y
No I dont think it should be illegal but from where I see it I dont think it is ok.
@8LFT4YT4yrs4Y
Yes, unless it has fallen
@8KX67Q94yrs4Y
No, it is a violation of free speech and the flag is just a piece of cloth that doesn't represent what it should.
@92YHQCV3yrs3Y
No, this is a violation of free speech, but even though I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so. Plus, it Personally believe that it has now become just a piece of cloth that doesn’t represent what it should anymore, because America is an Oligarchy and NOT a Democracy
@92YHQCV3yrs3Y
No, this is a violation of free speech, but even though I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so. Plus, I Personally believe that it has now become just a piece of cloth that doesn’t represent what it should anymore, because America is an Oligarchy and NOT a Democracy
@8C4Q7JD4yrs4Y
I think we have more serious issues to address than burning of a flag, However, I believe it is disrespectful to all who have fought/serve for our country.
@8VC2Q883yrs3Y
No, but citizens should be encouraged to deter someone from this.
@michaelconnely3yrs3Y
If you burn the American flag, you should get a free airplane ticket to another country where you can become a citizen.
@8H4DF7B4yrs4Y
No but only if it is done peacefully and also clearly not out of a sign of terrorism.
@heatherdvdprincess3yrs3Y
Yes, this is an act meant to signify aggression, which, in insignificant amount of cases, will escalate to worse things in the future, and it may cause fires. We should maintain at least some semblance of patriotism required. Because if they hate the country, then they are not loyal to it, and are likely to commit treason, which is rightfully punishable by death to prevent the overthrow and collapse of the government.
@86LT58K4yrs4Y
I don't like it when Americans burn the American Flag, but they have their 1st Amendment Rights to do so.
@8CYG8KL4yrs4Y
No, but anyone who does it needs to accept Americans will be Americans, if they are in a neighbor where "Karens" and "Daves" are then those people will probably have some problems with them. If those people do get violent, then they have the right to defend themselves and call the police no questions asked, but they have understand the consequences.
@8F5PKLS4yrs4Y
No, it should only be illegal for someone to burn the flag of a nation that they have never lived in.
@8FCTTZ64yrs4Y
no as long as you do it respectfully.
@8H6XKLH4yrs4Y
Yes, it violates the Flag Code.
@8JNGTF54yrs4Y
Yes, unless it is because it has hit the grown and you do it right and respectively.
@8JP6TW34yrs4Y
no but you can burn your own flag if you own it
@8K7S5PZ4yrs4Y
No, because while it’s a symbol of the US, it’s not the representation of it.
@8L3W9MQ4yrs4Y
Only if it touches the ground you take it to be burned.
@8LTPY8V4yrs4Y
A hefty fine should be instituted upon those who burn any nation's flag in an act of fury and hate.
@8NSG2FG4yrs4Y
No. It should not be illegal, even if one disagrees with the burning of the flag. If it is also in the form of protest, well, that is their right to protest.
@8P3ZQ4P4yrs4Y
It should be illegal to burn it but not if it was an accident.
@8PB4YRX4yrs4Y
No, but any altercation that occurs after should not result in a court case.
@8PMF46F4yrs4Y
No, it is not a sign of treachery or contempt for the nation, but merely a form of communication to symbol a government that does not represent the people. It is entirely within the First Amendment definition of freedom of speech
@8PRLV4X4yrs4Y
yes, it should be illegal to burn the American flag, unless you are retiring it.
@8PRBVSN4yrs4Y
No, it should be illegal to NOT burn the American flag
@8QWBBY24yrs4Y
No, that's how one respectfully gets rid of a flag
@8QXPFD74yrs4Y
Yes, with the exception of the flag retiring ceremony.
@8QXPVZN4yrs4Y
if it is clear that there are rebellious or politically destructive intentions behind the burning, then at that point all parties responsible should be at least questioned and put on a watch list.
@8R6XWGN3yrs3Y
Yes, Unless it is a flag retiring ceremonial thing
@8S6JHGR4yrs4Y
yes it should be 100% this is AMERICA
@8SDR3QB4yrs4Y
No, but it represents our free country so I would take it as offensive.
@8SXTKL24yrs4Y
I believe that it should be burned if it has lost its honor. If it hasn't then yes it shouldn't be burned.
@8TKFNNS4yrs4Y
Yes it should Illegal to burn an american flag because it represents everyone that is alive and dead fighting for freedom if someone burns it they not only loses themselfs but as a nation it like we lost another human being to lawlessness.
@8V3ZVHH3yrs3Y
Yes, but make it legal for the retirement of a flag
@8V34JRM3yrs3Y
Yes, I think there should be some type of consequence for burning the American flag maybe some sort of ticket for doing it.
@8V3NT8P3yrs3Y
Personally, I think it's disrespectful but the world has free will.
@8V3NT9K3yrs3Y
not if it is being burnt to honor the flag
@8VC7WDN3yrs3Y
Yes, treat as a federal offense.
@8VC7WDN3yrs3Y
Yes, treat as a federal offense. They are traitors to America.
@8VDKZ4T3yrs3Y
No, only if it's being done in a respectable and honorable way.
@8WBJLGZ3yrs3Y
no because if a flag gets ripped or something it should be properly retired and burned.
@8W9BYRC3yrs3Y
No, but it’s just a piece of cloth that holds cultural value and meaning so it should not meant to be burn. However as I stated at the beginning of the answer, it is just a piece of cloth, so it should not be illegal
@8WF79R23yrs3Y
No, it should only be done for the sake of symbolic speech. This should be regulated and you should file for an official permit and have good reason to do so. Only special cases should be allowed, but not it should be legal.
@8WC3QKP3yrs3Y
I think that it is very wrong and disrespectful to burn the American Flag, but making it illegal seems somewhat extreme. Maybe enforcing a fine instead of something more drastic.
@8WC42M43yrs3Y
I don't think it should be illegal as far as arresting someone, but I definitely think this is wrong and there should be some sort of punishment, possibly a fine.
@8WK5SV93yrs3Y
No, I don’t respect anyone who does but they can
@8WPN6T63yrs3Y
No, it would violate free speech and it's the proper way to dispose of a flag anyways
@8WMXBZM3yrs3Y
yes it should be illegal unless you are retiring it because it is ripped or fell on dirty ground
@8WVX7XM3yrs3Y
No, but it is extremely disrespectful and looked down upon.
@8X286J53yrs3Y
No, I should be a nation Pride.
@8X7DS5Q3yrs3Y
No, but it would be seen as disrespectful if done wrong.
@8YTGBRG3yrs3Y
No, it is proper flag ways to burn when used
@8XD66GW3yrs3Y
not illegal that its the American flag just arson is
@8XPV4DF3yrs3Y
No, but fine them for doing so
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