The 1st amendment isn't about speech we like, but rather protects that which we don't. These asshats had every right to burn the flag (minus prohibitions on starting fires) and while I can't stand them doing it, I do believe they had the right
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Originally posted by Forever_frost View PostThe 1st amendment isn't about speech we like, but rather protects that which we don't. These asshats had every right to burn the flag (minus prohibitions on starting fires) and while I can't stand them doing it, I do believe they had the right
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/vid..._arrested.html
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Iran needs some occupy protesters. I believe that would be a 1 day affair."When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." -Benjamin Franklin
"A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury." -Alexander Fraser Tytler
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Originally posted by Forever_frost View PostThe 1st amendment isn't about speech we like, but rather protects that which we don't. These asshats had every right to burn the flag (minus prohibitions on starting fires) and while I can't stand them doing it, I do believe they had the right
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/vid..._arrested.htmlI don't like Republicans, but I really FUCKING hate Democrats.
Sex with an Asian woman is great, but 30 minutes later you're horny again.
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Originally posted by Forever_frost View PostWhile it hurts me in ways most can't imagine to see it burned, seeing them stopped by law enforcement would hurt worse. Now, a citizen beating their ass......I'm all for
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Originally posted by racrguy View PostBut, this same crowd not too long ago you advocated shooting. Which is it? They have the right to protest/free speech, or they don't.
i may not have to agree with the cause and i can hate all i want.. but as Americans.. they have the right.
just like i do to my second amendment regardless of what cali doesfirst class white trash
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Originally posted by racrguy View PostBut, this same crowd not too long ago you advocated shooting. Which is it? They have the right to protest/free speech, or they don't.
And I was wondering when you'd come to the rallying call of the occupiersI wear a Fez. Fez-es are cool
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Originally posted by racrguy View PostBut, this same crowd not too long ago you advocated shooting. Which is it? They have the right to protest/free speech, or they don't."When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." -Benjamin Franklin
"A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury." -Alexander Fraser Tytler
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They had better not burn a flag around me.
Sec. 42.11. DESTRUCTION OF FLAG.
(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly damages, defaces, mutilates, or burns the flag of the United States or the State of Texas.
(b) In this section, "flag" means an emblem, banner, or other standard or a copy of an emblem, standard, or banner that is an official or commonly recognized depiction of the flag of the United States or of this state and is capable of being flown from a staff of any character or size. The term does not include a representation of a flag on a written or printed document, a periodical, stationery, a painting or photograph, or an article of clothing or jewelry.
(c) It is an exception to the application of this section that the act that would otherwise constitute an offense is done in conformity with statutes of the United States or of this state relating to the proper disposal of damaged flags.
(d) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 27, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Renumbered from Penal Code Sec. 42.14 by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.
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