Should it be illegal to burn the Canadian flag?
Flag desecration is any act that is carried out with the intention of damaging or destroying a national flag in public. This is commonly done in an effort to make a political statement against a nation or its policies. Some nations have acts that ban flag desecration while others have laws that protect the right to destroy a flag as a part of free speech. Some of these laws distinguish between a national flag and those of other countries.
43% Yes |
57% No |
40% Yes |
42% No |
3% Yes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag |
7% No, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
6% No, this is a violation of free speech |
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3% No, it’s just a piece of cloth that doesn’t represent what it should |
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@9GMRH3X9mos9MO
Neutral. If a Canadian flag flying at a government building was burned, this act is considered a form of vandalism, which is illegal. If someone bought their own flag and burned, I do not believe that should be considered a crime.
@9P8NRFM 1mo1MO
If the flag is a piece of public property, personal property of someone else, or government property, burning it would be an act of vanadalism & therefore illegal. However, if a flag is bought, it is considered private property and burning it would not violate any government polices/laws as it is the property of the individal who purchased it.
@9FXZGWT10mos10MO
No, Free Speech is important and we shouldn't care so much about a piece of cloth in the first place.
@9FR4Q6C10mos10MO
No, I don’t respect anyone who does so but they have the freedom of speech, yet a small fine should be payed.
@9F7DNYY11mos11MO
Yes, but only in cases that violate the limitations of free speech (such as inciting violence)
@9F5KMPV11mos11MO
No, it's just a piece of fabric. The Canadian flag doesn't have to mean anything to anyone. To many people the Canadian flag is a symbol of oppression and a reminder of genocide. It's okay to burn the flag in protest of government. Burning the flag should be protected by free speech. Canadians shouldn't be forced to take care of a piece of fabric that doesn't necessarily mean anything to them.
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