President Donald Trump on Saturday applauded Sens. Steve Daines (R-MT) and Kevin Cramer’s (R-ND) proposal to amend the Constitution to ban the burning of the American flag.
“All in for Senator Steve Daines as he proposes an Amendment for a strong BAN on burning our American Flag,” Trump tweeted. “A no brainer!”
All in for Senator Steve Daines as he proposes an Amendment for a strong BAN on burning our American Flag. A no brainer!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 15, 2019
Daines announced the joint effort with Cramer on Friday.
“The American Flag is a symbol of freedom – and it should always be protected,” the Montana senator tweeted.
Today, #FlagDay, I introduced a Constitutional amendment w/ @SenKevinCramer to ban the desecration of the American Flag.
The American Flag is a symbol of freedom – and it should always be protected. ??
— Steve Daines (@SteveDaines) June 14, 2019
“While we should always be mindful of First Amendment rights, the American flag signifies the founding principles that countless men and women have given their lives to preserve,” Cramer said in a statement published by local North Dakota NBC affiliate KFYR-TV. “Adding a constitutional amendment to protect this symbol of freedom and liberty is not an attack on another constitutional amendment; rather, it is an affirmation of the unifying principles our nation stands for.”
The Supreme Court ruled in 1989 that flag burning was protected speech under the First Amendment, and blocked Congress’ attempt to pass a flag protection law in another ruling in 1990.
Trump frequently likes to gin up conservative outrage against those who protest the flag or national anthem over police brutality against communities of color. He’s repeatedly attacked National Football League players who choose to kneel during the national anthem, even calling one of them a “son of a bitch.”
Trump insists, however, that it has “nothing to do with race.”
“No brainer.” Sens. Daines and Cramer … come to think of it, all your supporters … resemble that remark.
Yup. Nothing says Freedom like banning someone from acting on their Constitutionally guaranteed rights. Glad they’re making that clear.
And if the flag needs “protection”, it’s from Trump’s own grabby little hands. Should put a “do not touch” sign on them for Trump’s benefit.
It’s all about distraction. Emotional issues like this one are a wedge that get good people arguing about non-issues, while the powers that be pick everyone’s pocket. All cynically calculated, as was the abortion issue. But the flag one will be tough, given the SCOTUS ruling, and the reasons for it.
Trump is an expert on no brainer, or no brain to be exact.
Trump, the sissy, would not enlist to fight for our flag, why does he care?
These idiots know nothing…
The United States Flag Code (4 USC Sec 8 Para (k) Amended 7 July 1976) states: “The Flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” Burning isn’t the only way to dispose of a flag, though.
Flag Burning
According to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the first thing you should do is properly fold your flag. If you’re not sure how to fold a flag, you can get step by step directions here. Once you’ve properly folded your flag, make a fire that’s big enough to ensure that your flag will completely burn. When your fire is ready, respectfully place your folded flag on top of it. If you want, you can have a moment of silence or say the Pledge of Allegiance. After the flag has completely burned, the fire needs to be safely and completely extinguished. Collect the ashes and then bury them.
Flag Burial
According to American Disposal Services, the proper way to bury your flag is to first fold it and then place it in a dignified box. You can then bury the flag, saying a few words if you wish.
Flag Donation
If you’re leary that you might not burn or bury your flag properly, you can donate your flag to your local American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Boy Scouts, or the Girl Scouts. Each of these government organizations will conduct a ceremony to properly dispose of the flag and they’ll do it for no charge. (ed: somebody else will burn it for you)
— from https://981thehawk.com/how-to-properly-dispose-of-an-american-flag/