Can burning an American flag be considered a hate crime?

You should know the following: Which country burns the most American flags? a. Iran b. Syria c. USA d. Iran The answer is c. - The United States of America. In fact, the Boys Scouts burns the most flags yearly. Why? read more

This means that it is perfectly ok to burn down an American flag if it is damaged. Its ok to try and clean it, or fix it, but if its damaged permanently, you can burn it down in your backyard, salute it, and get a new one. read more

And while it may be their “official” flag, to my knowledge it has no legal protection assigned to it. But perhaps I’m wrong. The American flag is the symbol of our great nation. Burning it, stomping it, or desecrating it in any other way should be considered a hate crime against the country. read more

Therefore, by burning a nation's flag, someone disagrees and takes a stand against a political activity or decision. In contrast to what a hate crime is, an act of free speech, protected by the First Amendment, is the right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint. read more