Kraven, just the record, I don't think anyone here is any where near bigoted enough to suggest that flag burning should be a capital offence. So, shudder no more.

I agree many people do have an ambivalence towards their nations' flags. Quite frankly, I find it odd.

You're right there has been no 'logical' reason given here as to why flag burning should banned. You say, " I pray I never live anywhere near where you do ", so, I’m assuming you're a theist of some kind. Even if you weren't, as an intelligent man, you must realise that there doesn't always have to be 'logical' reason behind everything in life.

And, no I don't want "morality governed by laws", and don't think anyone here does either, but I do like to see every single person's beliefs and values respected.

If I may digress…

No doubt you've hear of the notorious Fred Phelps and his band of misery makers.

New laws were introduced in the US recently that bar protesters within 300 feet of the entrance of a national cemetery and within 150 feet of a road into the cemetery. This restriction applies an hour before until an hour after a funeral. Those violating the act would face up to a $100,000 fine and up to a year in prison.

Well, you might ask, is this a necessary protection or an erosion of rights?

I feel it's neither. It's respect verses inappropriate civil conduct. I believe in the right to protest, but I also believe that the right to protest should not override civil rights of others.

Finally, (for now) I want to make one thing here crystal clear, if you want to buy a flag, take it home and throw down in your back yard, stomp on it, spit on it, burn it, or whatever, I don’t give a monkey nut's about it. But please, just have little respect for those who might find it offensive, consider them, and consider using another form of protest.