I think the point is that Mr. Brossard is not a federal agent so even if it were illegal he was still taking the law into his own hands by stealing the flag and vandalizing property.Wildscar wrote:I would disagree with that statement. The following link is the laws regarding the proper used and display of the American flag. It is illegal to fly another nations flag above the American Flag on US soil.Liberty wrote:It is not illegal to burn, fly low or upside down or use as toilet paper. If you own a flag its pretty much legal to do what ever you want to with it.
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I know the diffrence between right and wrong, even when right happens to fall on the wrong side of the law.
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- Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:35 am
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- Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:22 pm
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If it occurred at night, it might make a difference. Either way, I wouldn't want to be on the wrong side of that jury.Liberty wrote:I pose a question. If this incident happened in Texas Would the property owner have the right to use deadly force? Would the time of day make a difference?
- Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:17 pm
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Whether this man is a criminal or not, I would not sentence him to jail time.Liberty wrote:I think that guy is a criminal and should be in Jail. Our feelings do not give us the rights beyond the law.
- Sat Feb 28, 2009 1:15 pm
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Kudos to the Vet!nitrogen wrote:I've seen that video. 100% behind that guy.