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rockogre · 08-22-2006, 07:22 AM

While I disagree with any disrespect of our flag, I do admire his sense of how dramatic a statment can be made in our country under this same flag without fear of government retribution. (You take your chances with the citizens!) I also like the fact that an opinon paper was required from each student. How many of you, in the US, had to think this much about our freedoms when we were in school? I know I didn't.

Some of us are very unhappy to see our flag burned, bordering on the violent sometimes, BUT, it is my right and your right, currently, to protest in this fashion.

If, as stated, this was not politically motivated, AND the flags were treated with respect, then it was a valuable lesson in freedom.

I'm sure that there are other countries that allow this, but in how many countries would this be an instant death sentence? I would rather see my flag burned than my country become the land of the oppressed and the home of the fearful.

And coming from me, that says a lot!

And screw the ACLU!

08-22-2006, 07:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
rockogre I aim to misbehave! Location: SW Oklahoma	While I disagree with any disrespect of our flag, I do admire his sense of how dramatic a statment can be made in our country under this same flag without fear of government retribution. (You take your chances with the citizens!) I also like the fact that an opinon paper was required from each student. How many of you, in the US, had to think this much about our freedoms when we were in school? I know I didn't. Some of us are very unhappy to see our flag burned, bordering on the violent sometimes, BUT, it is my right and your right, currently, to protest in this fashion. If, as stated, this was not politically motivated, AND the flags were treated with respect, then it was a valuable lesson in freedom. I'm sure that there are other countries that allow this, but in how many countries would this be an instant death sentence? I would rather see my flag burned than my country become the land of the oppressed and the home of the fearful. And coming from me, that says a lot! And screw the ACLU! __________________ Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom Last edited by rockogre; 08-22-2006 at 08:33 AM..