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Should it be illegal to burn our national flag?

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.

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Response rates from 32.7k Canada voters.

44%
Yes
56%
No
42%
Yes
40%
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
5%
No, this is a violation of free speech
3%
No, it’s just a piece of cloth that doesn’t represent what it should

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 @9GMRH3Xfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

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.

 @BDSPS9Jfrom Alberta  answered…4wks4W

No, but seen as disrespectful if you it as an expression of hatred of Canada. If the flag is worn out, burn it.

 @BDSPS9Jfrom Alberta  answered…4wks4W

No, but seen as disrespectful if expressing dislike of Canada. If the flag is damaged, okay burn it.

 @BD6ST5Wfrom Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

No, I dont think it should be illegal because people burn stuff all the time. Unless the flag is not rightfully theirs and a big place owns it. (ex. the flag infront of City Hall.)

 @BD673X3from British Columbia  answered…2mos2MO

if its not ok to burn israels flag or any other countries, then its not ok for them to burn ours

 @BD593ZLfrom British Columbia  answered…2mos2MO

I don't think it should be illegal but it is frowned upon.

 @BD5336Hfrom New Brunswick  answered…2mos2MO

in the end if depends if it is a flag for an important area yes but if its jus a cheap dollar store one i dont think it matters hey paid for it

 @BD46L9Rfrom Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

No, people can do what they want as long as it doesn't hurt anyone.

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