Veteran cuts down Mexican flag

[Panda]

I would hate to see what he would do if he was offended by a bumper sticker.

[Valor]

Maybe I missed it, but no one mentioned that the Vet took the guy's property without permission by use of a deadly weapon. Isn't that aggravated robbery?

[Topbuilder]

We are lacking men like him.

[Topbuilder]

Maybe I missed it, but no one mentioned that the Vet took the guy's property without permission by use of a deadly weapon. Isn't that aggravated robbery?

He gave his name on camera. Explained why he did it. Pretty much stated if you are man enough, come and get it any time...

Robbery?

[Medic624]

I think what bladed is saying is that although the flag code has the language, the Supreme Court has said that such a law is unconstitutional when the violation is a form of expression, and thus it is not illegal.

Per the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Flag Code is not enforceable (and would be unconstitutional) as a law; it is simply a codification of appropriate (but not mandated) etiquette relating to the American flag. From a legal standpoint, flying the Mexican flag above the U.S. flag is on par with neglecting to say "excuse me" after you belch (rude but not illegal).

Although technically correct I would have to say, unless I am not catching the sarcasm, the reduction of reverence to the US Flag by placing it on par with belching is in of itself disrespectful. Unless you know of some obscure duel I don't recall anyone fighting and dying for the right to belch. Countless American Patriots have charged the hill and many more have fallen for the opportunity to plant the American flag knowing the only ground they held was the dirt they were standing on... So until the SCOTUS learns what it means to take incoming rounds and knows the accomplishment of being able to plant our colors or see the person who was killed beside you draped in those colors I think I will adhere to the Flag Code until court ordered to change it...

[E.Marquez]

Although technically correct I would have to say, unless I am not catching the sarcasm, the reduction of reverence to the US Flag by placing it on par with belching is in of itself disrespectful. Unless you know of some obscure duel I don't recall anyone fighting and dying for the right to belch. Countless American Patriots have charged the hill and many more have fallen for the opportunity to plant the American flag knowing the only ground they held was the dirt they were standing on... So until the SCOTUS learns what it means to take incoming rounds and knows the accomplishment of being able to plant our colors or see the person who was killed beside you draped in those colors I think I will adhere to the Flag Code until court ordered to change it...

Thank you sir, but I must say, wasted breath, in general, and on many (most?) right here in this forum.

[Bladed]

I think what bladed is saying is that although the flag code has the language, the Supreme Court has said that such a law is unconstitutional when the violation is a form of expression, and thus it is not illegal.

Per the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Flag Code is not enforceable (and would be unconstitutional) as a law; it is simply a codification of appropriate (but not mandated) etiquette relating to the American flag. From a legal standpoint, flying the Mexican flag above the U.S. flag is on par with neglecting to say "excuse me" after you belch (rude but not illegal).

Although technically correct I would have to say, unless I am not catching the sarcasm, the reduction of reverence to the US Flag by placing it on par with belching is in of itself disrespectful. Unless you know of some obscure duel I don't recall anyone fighting and dying for the right to belch. Countless American Patriots have charged the hill and many more have fallen for the opportunity to plant the American flag knowing the only ground they held was the dirt they were standing on... So until the SCOTUS learns what it means to take incoming rounds and knows the accomplishment of being able to plant our colors or see the person who was killed beside you draped in those colors I think I will adhere to the Flag Code until court ordered to change it...

Did you miss the qualifying statement "from a legal standpoint"? What SCOTUS understands--and you and a few others here apparently don't--is that America's soldiers aren't fighting to preserve your strongly held beliefs; they're fighting for the rights of all Americans to hold to their own beliefs, whatever those may be.

I have no idea what you mean by "until court ordered to change it."

[C-dub]

Although technically correct I would have to say, unless I am not catching the sarcasm, the reduction of reverence to the US Flag by placing it on par with belching is in of itself disrespectful. Unless you know of some obscure duel I don't recall anyone fighting and dying for the right to belch. Countless American Patriots have charged the hill and many more have fallen for the opportunity to plant the American flag knowing the only ground they held was the dirt they were standing on... So until the SCOTUS learns what it means to take incoming rounds and knows the accomplishment of being able to plant our colors or see the person who was killed beside you draped in those colors I think I will adhere to the Flag Code until court ordered to change it...

Thank you sir, but I must say, wasted breath, in general, and on many (most?) right here in this forum.

Not wasted on me. I agree with Medic624.

[Bladed]

We are lacking men like him.

You mean armed criminals?

[Bladed]

Although technically correct I would have to say, unless I am not catching the sarcasm, the reduction of reverence to the US Flag by placing it on par with belching is in of itself disrespectful. Unless you know of some obscure duel I don't recall anyone fighting and dying for the right to belch. Countless American Patriots have charged the hill and many more have fallen for the opportunity to plant the American flag knowing the only ground they held was the dirt they were standing on... So until the SCOTUS learns what it means to take incoming rounds and knows the accomplishment of being able to plant our colors or see the person who was killed beside you draped in those colors I think I will adhere to the Flag Code until court ordered to change it...

Thank you sir, but I must say, wasted breath, in general, and on many (most?) right here in this forum.

Not wasted on me. I agree with Medic624.

Says the guy whose avatar violates the flag code.

[Bladed]

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[jtran987]

Awesome video, there's a true American!