Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-03-09 13:45:29 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 8F41D03F5701DF4189985C53684A7D3CB0E5AF50C86AB7D7E9B65137CD838116
Participant Details
Original Note:
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/
All Note Details