@w7voa
While I wouldn't do it, someone should remind Leader Jeffries that desecration of the flag is lawful expression.

If it were illegal, half of MAGAland would be in prison based on their clothing choices.

@GreenFire @w7voa
Of course, you can express your distaste towards anyone with any flag you disagree with.

My point is that Leader Jefferies specifically said there was a difference "between lawful expression and disorderly conduct". Flag burning has specifically been litigated and found to be lawful expression. The Leader should know that.

@TCatInReality @w7voa
The Democratic House Minority Leader obviously knows that. You are just putting words into his mouth.

He said that "defacing public property, desecrating the American flag, threatening Jews with violence and promoting terrorist groups like Hamas is not acceptable".

Then he added, “There is a difference between lawful expression and disorderly conduct. Anyone who violates the law must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”

@GreenFire @w7voa

I literally quoted him ...and you provided an even expanded quote of the same. Everything else he listed is a crime.

But sure, let's say he knows. I would prefer he not call lawful (if unpleasant) expression "unacceptable" and lump it into a list of other crimes.

But that's me. You are welcome to disagree.

@neandertall @GreenFire @w7voa
To be perfectly clear, this is NOT my viewpoint.

But for those who think the US is deliberately complicit in genocidal acts, then burning a flag is far more peaceful than other actions they may feel driven to take.

I can see why it has been judged to be peaceful, legal protest speech.