Question

Imagine a group in the United States protesting American involvement in a war overseas burns an American flag and two people are accidentally burned. Many people want to ban flag burning, while others say it is their right. Discuss your position on the issue and include an explanation of how it relates to an amendment in the Bill of Rights

Answer 1

This situation is a very complicated one. The burning of the flag is disrespectful to the United States and it did injure two people. Under the first amendment, citizens have the right to peacefully protest and the right to free speech. So, technically the people are free to burn flags if they wish to do so, but this situation caused harm to others, so it is not a form of peaceful protest. Personally, I believe that these citizens have the right to burn as many flags as they wish but they shouldn't continue to do it in a way that may inflict harm upon others.

Answer 2

It is their right. Here's why~

As many may feel it is disrespectful, I feel it is still in their right to do so. It falls under Amendment 1 of "freedom of speech."

(I tried to make it longer but I can't >.>)