LSU flag burning

mzovoce

Lets get the controversy started, yes, no, why or why not?

ShoeFanatic614

I assume you're talking about the school "allowing" the student to do a peaceful protest today where he intended to burn the flag?

I can't imagine this will be controversial over here in Switzerland.  This probably makes me look like a total redneck but honestly, I hope he gets his ass beat by a group of fratties in a dark alley.  Flame away.

If he feels that strongly about the US flag perhaps he should seek an education in another country.

FWIW, I don't think it happened.  LSU granted him the permit he needed but he was supposed to also get one from the State Fire Marshal which did not happen.  But I haven't checked WBRZ lately.

tigerfan06

i think it is effed up to want to burn the flag that represents our country that gives us the right of free speech.

 

on another note, there is a ***-ton of crazyness on campus today because of it.

 

mzovoce

I don't thunk it's any different than not singing the National anthem, which about 80,000 people do on any given Saturday during football season. I think that's what bothers me the most. The people who are so up in arms about this are the some of the same people who just stand there like bumps on pickles during the anthem.

joeysgirl2008

mzovoce:

I don't thunk it's any different than not singing the National anthem, which about 80,000 people do on any given Saturday during football season. I think that's what bothers me the most. The people who are so up in arms about this are the some of the same people who just stand there like bumps on pickles during the anthem.

Really? I think burning a flag is a more blatant "f you USA" than not singing the anthem.

ShoeFanatic614

joeysgirl2008:

mzovoce:

I don't thunk it's any different than not singing the National anthem, which about 80,000 people do on any given Saturday during football season. I think that's what bothers me the most. The people who are so up in arms about this are the some of the same people who just stand there like bumps on pickles during the anthem.

Really? I think burning a flag is a more blatant "f you USA" than not singing the anthem.

Seriously, yo.

christenm

mzovoce:

I don't thunk it's any different than not singing the National anthem, which about 80,000 people do on any given Saturday during football season. I think that's what bothers me the most. The people who are so up in arms about this are the some of the same people who just stand there like bumps on pickles during the anthem.

Funny saying!

Yeah, I think the flag burning is worse, more of an in your face screw you type of thing than just passive non participation. 

Jennifer18131

The First Amendment allows freedom of speech, which includes burning the flag. However, I completely disagree with it. I don't believe that burning a country's flag is a proper form of protest.

The protestor did not burn the flag. IDK if it was because he didn't get the permit from the fire marshal or if it is because of the reports I've heard of the "mob chasing him into a police car." 

The flag is a visible freedom of everything this country stands for - and was created for - mainly, freedom. If you have such a problem with something in this country that you want to burn the flag, go for it. But it sure as hell better be in YOUR country, not here. And don't you dare try to come back. 

The anthem analogy doesn't fit here. While 80,000 people may not sing the anthem at football games (which I respectfully disagree with) they are still participating in the anthem. They stand in respect, they are quiet, and caps are removed. 

Jennifer18131

I just watched a video on Facebook of footage from today. The guy was trying to speak, and the crowd threw water balloons at him. I don't agree with that. At all. Counter-protest all you want, but don't throw things.

Maybe I'm too much of a bleeding heart. 

mzovoce

Jennifer18131:

The First Amendment allows freedom of speech, which includes burning the flag. However, I completely disagree with it. I don't believe that burning a country's flag is a proper form of protest.

The protestor did not burn the flag. IDK if it was because he didn't get the permit from the fire marshal or if it is because of the reports I've heard of the "mob chasing him into a police car." 

The flag is a visible freedom of everything this country stands for - and was created for - mainly, freedom. If you have such a problem with something in this country that you want to burn the flag, go for it. But it sure as hell better be in YOUR country, not here. And don't you dare try to come back. 

The anthem analogy doesn't fit here. While 80,000 people may not sing the anthem at football games (which I respectfully disagree with) they are still participating in the anthem. They stand in respect, they are quiet, and caps are removed. 

. But they aren't always quiet with caps removed. Your hand is supposed to be over your heart too. Its weird to me, talking during or nit putting your hand over your heart is just as much a slap in the face as the flag burning. I don't know why I feel so passionately about it.

ShoeFanatic614

I completely agree that it's disrespectful to talk or not stand quietly during the pledge of allegiance or national anthem.  Believe me, it annoys me too.  I've been known to stare people down for doing either.  But no way is it as disrespectful as burning an American flag.

And I know I said that I wanted him to get his asss beat but when I saw the youtube video and mob-like scene going on, it made me a little sad too.