Rod38um Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 This is just awesome!http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2009/09/vfw-hall-flag-burner-caught-duct-taped.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Actually a patriot would fight for his right to burn the flag in protest. I don't like it at all, but it's their right and I'll fight for it. The people that taped him to the pole should see jail time...Having said that, destruction of private property is a crime as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod38um Posted September 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Thats why its titled Patriotism..... everyone see's it differently. I dont think this guy was expressing his freedom of speech by burning a flag. He was trying to be as big of an ass as he could by destroying the one thing he knew they held dear to them. wrong on 2 counts by my view! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Thats why its titled Patriotism..... everyone see's it differently. I dont think this guy was expressing his freedom of speech by burning a flag. He was trying to be as big of an ass as he could by destroying the one thing he knew they held dear to them. wrong on 2 counts by my view!I agree, I think he was being an ass. This is where my initial response comes from"He'll never disrespect the flag again, I can tell you that," Normile said.Doing that to him because he would burn a flag is a bit unpatriotic. Doing that to him because he was being a dick is funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Actually a patriot would fight for his right to burn the flag in protest. I don't like it at all, but it's their right and I'll fight for it. The people that taped him to the pole should see jail time...Having said that, destruction of private property is a crime as well.Thats why its titled Patriotism..... everyone see's it differently. I dont think this guy was expressing his freedom of speech by burning a flag. He was trying to be as big of an ass as he could by destroying the one thing he knew they held dear to them. wrong on 2 counts by my view!I understand both of you. As an American, he has the right to burn the flag. The guy was also given a choice, and he chose the duct tape. Jail time for the poeple that duct taped him? No because the settled the dispute between themselves. I believe the flag should only be burned when being disposed of. To burn it because you forgot your ID and they legally can't serve you, thats pretty dicked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I agree they gave him an option, but they took justice into their own hands whether or not they gave him the option. The only options are call the cops or him paying for the damages without them pressing charges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmagicglock Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 the reporters boobs are ginormous! because she's like 9 months preggars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick37 Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 I love it---Most cops I know and talk to believe in back ally justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Why don't we just make fireproof flags? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alab32 Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 I think its awesome! Well done on the VFW's side. No complaints out of me. The guy did something he knew would hit the Vets hard just to be a prick. He then "voluntarily" sat there. The only thing that was done that was against the law was the burning of the flag, only against the law since it wasnt his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Yeah' date=' that's true. You can't burn something that does not belong to you. Vandalism is not a right and he should have been arrested. However, he did voluntarily get taped up. I am now torn on this one. They gave him options and he chose one. I think I'm ok with it, but still don't think it's wrong to burn your own flag. [b']Well, it's wrong, but not wrong... if that makes sense.I know what you mean. I'm kind of torn on it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Why don't we just make fireproof flags?Actually, burning an American Flag is the proper way to dispose of it.http://www.flagkeepers.org/FlagRules.aspThe flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.I get annoyed when people wear it as apparel. http://www.usflag.org/flagetiquette.htmlhttp://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmagicglock Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 this just wasn't any flag tho'... it was a flag from an outpost in Iraq where several american soldiers died... So I think the symbology goes deeper for some of the members of that VFW. I understand both sides of the argument, but that guy deserved a good ass whoopin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 this just wasn't any flag tho'... it was a flag from an outpost in Iraq where several american soldiers died... So I think the symbology goes deeper for some of the members of that VFW. I understand both sides of the argument, but that guy deserved a good ass whoopin'. dammit, buy him a one way ticket to afgan and let him walk back from the boonies...with no food or water...in the mountains...in the winter...wearing a clown outfit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 I see no problem with his punishment. I'm not a vet, and I'd probably come close to punching him a few times if I witnessed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 I'm with Isaac's Papa and Fusion on this one.I see no vigilantism here.When approached the guy knew what he did was wrong and decided to take the punishment. Though I wonder what the other options were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giantxtc Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 That is awsome and the guy got off way to easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) id choose the fight, then have em arrested for holding an unlicensed boxing match. Edited October 4, 2009 by John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 ^ that's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 I don't think you burn a U.S. flag at a VFW hall unless you want to incite something.The picture of him is hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alab32 Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Yeah' date=' that's true. You can't burn something that does not belong to you. Vandalism is not a right and he should have been arrested. However, he did voluntarily get taped up. I am now torn on this one. They gave him options and he chose one. I think I'm ok with it, but still don't think it's wrong to burn your own flag. Well, it's wrong, but not wrong... if that makes sense.[/quote']I am glad I got you to see the other side. ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 How the hell are their two sides to this story? He cut the flag down from a flagpole, he didn't buy it from wal-mart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alab32 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Lol... made me chuckle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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