It's illegal to burn anything in national parks unless in designated areas. Lafayette Park is covered by this law. 

 

This numbskull could have burnt smelly socks and still been arrested. Such a shame. 

15 minutes ago, theblether said:

It's illegal to burn anything in national parks unless in designated areas. Lafayette Park is covered by this law. 

 

This numbskull could have burnt smelly socks and still been arrested. Such a shame. 

How’s about tarring and feathering fascists?you know the the public servants that betray the oath of office?and don’t conflate that into supporting flag burning im like most folks that think people who do that need their asses kicked.

1 hour ago, theblether said:

It's illegal to burn anything in national parks unless in designated areas. Lafayette Park is covered by this law. 

 

This numbskull could have burnt smelly socks and still been arrested. Such a shame. 

 

Thanks for the topic OP, good catch!

He should of consulted with the Farleft extremists organizations that want to kill/US Burn/US down ! They/Them have tons of protesting legal experts . The statue: 36 CFR § 2.13 - Fires.

The Park Police said it arrested one person in the park at about 6:30 p.m., citing a violation of 36 CFR 2.13(a)(1), which prohibits fire in public parks, except in designated areas.

https://www.aol.com/man-arrested-flag-burning-incident-134614111.html

 

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/36/2.13

Is it illegal to burn the confederate flag?

16 minutes ago, Jim Blue said:

Is it illegal to burn the confederate flag?

 

 

It's a bit of cloth. Americans are ridiculous with their attachment to cloth.

3 minutes ago, josephbloggs said:

It's a bit of cloth. Americans are ridiculous with their attachment to cloth.

 

   Would you support the an Israeli burning a Palestine flag in the West bank?

After all, its just a bit of cloth

4 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Would you support the an Israeli burning a Palestine flag in the West bank?

After all, its just a bit of cloth

It's a bit of cloth.

11 minutes ago, josephbloggs said:

It's a bit of cloth.

You seem dumbstruck by that guys post. Maybe think more before posting next time

7 hours ago, Tug said:

How’s about tarring and feathering fascists?you know the the public servants that betray the oath of office?and don’t conflate that into supporting flag burning im like most folks that think people who do that need their asses kicked.

As advocates of progressive values, we must firmly reject violence in all forms, except when it comes to standing against the harmful actions of those who uphold Republican principles.

2 minutes ago, ThreeCardMonte said:

I can burn the Ukraine 🇺🇦, Palestine 🇵🇸,  Union Jack 🇬🇧 and most importantly the Pride flags all at once.

 

Just a bit of cloth.

 

My freedom of speech.

As confirmed by a US Supreme Court ruling.

5 minutes ago, nick supreme said:

As advocates of progressive values, we must firmly reject violence in all forms, except when it comes to standing against the harmful actions of those who uphold Republican principles.

Got yourself a new “friend” Tug.
 

You and @Tug

 

A match made in heaven. 
 

Are AN members invited to the ceremony?

1 minute ago, ThreeCardMonte said:

Got yourself a new “friend” Tug.
 

You and @Tug

 

A match made in heaven. 
 

Are AN members invited to the ceremony?

We could be friends. 

 

You and me, side by side,
Smiles and laughter, far and wide.
Through it all, we’ll always be,
Friends forever—you and me! 🎶

8 hours ago, theblether said:

This numbskull

 

20 year Army veteran, who for me, has earned his right to free speech.

 

Not that the right needs to be earned.

 

If the OP wants to see a numbskull they should look in the mirror.

 

trump is still living in the '80s, the last time the Right tried to criminalize free speech associated with burning the flag.

 

 

 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/08/prosecuting-burning-of-the-american-flag/

 

 

White House staff are keeping the Dementia Don occupied by signing Executive Orders.

 

 

6 hours ago, Jim Blue said:

Is it illegal to burn the confederate flag?

Not at all, that got totally incinerated 159 years ago.

 

 

Flame posts removed.

 

Warning issued 

6 hours ago, Jim Blue said:

Is it illegal to burn the confederate flag?

 

My guess is yes, the Supreme Court would RULE 6:3 because the Executive Order refers to "the American flag" and the plaintiffs would claim that the confederate flag is an "American flag".

 

And they'd cite the "incitement" clause in the Executive Order.

 

Notwithstanding the Supreme Court’s rulings on First Amendment protections, the Court has never held that American Flag desecration conducted in a manner that is likely to incite imminent lawless action or that is an action amounting to “fighting words” is constitutionally protected.  See Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397, 408-10 (1989).

6 hours ago, josephbloggs said:

It's a bit of cloth. Americans are ridiculous with their attachment to cloth.

Yes, apparently Americans are the only ones with this crazy fetish.

I saw a British YouTuber who said that if his neighbor was flying the UK flag in front of his house he would think the person was an extremist.

Flag waving is big in the US though.

16 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Not at all, that got totally incinerated 159 years ago.

 

 

Nice try but not true!

 

 

 

8 hours ago, Tug said:

How’s about tarring and feathering fascists?you know the the public servants that betray the oath of office?and don’t conflate that into supporting flag burning im like most folks that think people who do that need their asses kicked.

 

I can't wait until they get around to the "public servants" revealed by the burn bags full of evidence that Tulsi's group is now going through.

27 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

I can't wait until they get around to the "public servants" revealed by the burn bags full of evidence that Tulsi's group is now going through.

 

 

Other than "burn bag" what does your post have to do with this topic?

 

The Cracker Barrel is next door, Sir.

 

 

25 minutes ago, bamnutsak said:

Other than "burn bag" what does your post have to do with this topic?

 

The Cracker Barrel is next door, Sir.

 

I was replying to a specific off topic post.

 

Have a nice day.

 

1 hour ago, bamnutsak said:

 

20 year Army veteran, who for me, has earned his right to free speech.

 

Not that the right needs to be earned.

 

If the OP wants to see a numbskull they should look in the mirror.

 

trump is still living in the '80s, the last time the Right tried to criminalize free speech associated with burning the flag.

 

 

 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/08/prosecuting-burning-of-the-american-flag/

 

 

White House staff are keeping the Dementia Don occupied by signing Executive Orders.

 

 

 

President Trump, doing the big things!! A year in prison for burning a bit of cloth. MAGA!!

And that rambling nonsense, he is losing it:

"They don't know why they do it, when you ask them say 'I don't know, I was given money to do this'".

"I think our nation now is the most respected nation anywhere in the world by far."

"You see that in Europe and NATO where they respect your president, they call me the President of Europe".

And then the sycophants around him, "Thank you sir for keeping D.C. safe". Have some dignity, please.

It is hilarious to watch, but also a little sad.

And to all the MAGA's (@ThreeCardMonte?), you don't care about freedom of speech or freedom of expression any more?

 

2 hours ago, angryguy said:

You seem dumbstruck by that guys post. Maybe think more before posting next time

Eh???

It's a bit of cloth, it is not important. And if you want to set fire to a bit of cloth that is your own right, constitutionally protected free speech under the first amendment. Well, it used to be.

See Texas vs Gregory Lee Johnson.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/491/397#:~:text=The court first found that,a symbol of national unity.

You're welcome. MAGA!!

4 minutes ago, josephbloggs said:

It's a bit of cloth, it is not important. And if you want to set fire to a bit of cloth that is your own right, constitutionally protected free speech under the first amendment. Well, it used to be.

 

Except in places with a burn ban on everything.  He'd have been fine if he tore the flag apart.  That's protected speech.  He started a fire where there are no fires allowed. 

 

2 hours ago, josephbloggs said:

It's a bit of cloth.

It's a bit of cloth, but it's what it represents.

Flags carry deep emotional resonance. In the U.S., Old Glory represents 250 years of history, military sacrifice, and national unity,

Just now, mikeymike100 said:

It's a bit of cloth, but it's what it represents.

Flags carry deep emotional resonance. In the U.S., Old Glory represents 250 years of history, military sacrifice, and national unity,

 

250 years of history; a mere blip in world history.

10 minutes ago, josephbloggs said:

 

President Trump, doing the big things!! A year in prison for burning a bit of cloth. MAGA!!

And that rambling nonsense, he is losing it:

"They don't know why they do it, when you ask them say 'I don't know, I was given money to do this'".

"I think our nation now is the most respected nation anywhere in the world by far."

"You see that in Europe and NATO where they respect your president, they call me the President of Europe".

And then the sycophants around him, "Thank you sir for keeping D.C. safe". Have some dignity, please.

It is hilarious to watch, but also a little sad.

And to all the MAGA's (@ThreeCardMonte?), you don't care about freedom of speech or freedom of expression any more?

 

Do you feel the same way about your citizens burning the Union Jack?   Many died for that flag too.

 

I know as a leftist you could care less.  It’s only cloth.

 

As for America, Johnny Cash says it best.

 

 

 

2 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

 

250 years of history; a mere blip in world history.

And what does that have to do with burning the flag?