Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-03-09 22:09:17 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 409DCE29E795F4E72649257011A41BE69B8462502070C1CD0C9EA8435CCCF06B
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Burning an American flag is constitutionally-protected free speech, but if you deliberately vandalize other people’s property (ie burn your neighbor’s flag or one flying on public land) you may still be charged with vandalism or related crimes. Recent example: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-for-burning-dozens-of-american-flags-in-long-beach/
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