Flag Burning

Originally Posted by Exceller

As for the Military Oath of Allegiance, it is not techically a pledge to the constitution, but a pledge to defend the constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic.

Yes. Thats it. Makes much more sense to pledge to uphold a set of ideas, rather than a symbol. And part of our set of ideas is a little self expression. It really does not bother me that Americans burn flags. I happen to love our set of ideas, so let them express away. Its a hypocritical act, makes flag burners look a bit foolish IMO. But it really does not bother me personally as it is a symbol. Now you start screwing around with our democratic ideals, I have problems with that. (Basic liberties, rule of law, majority rules but not to the exclusion and persecution of minorities, etc...) This is really what sets us apart. Even though it is quite clearly not perfect.