Trump flag-burning tweet leads activists to burn some flags in New York

[DonViejo]

By Shannon Stapleton | NEW YORK

A small group of hard-left activists burned foot-long U.S. flags outside the Trump International Hotel in New York on Tuesday, in an angry response to a tweet by President-elect Donald Trump that flag-burners should face legal consequences.

Social media was itself ablaze on Tuesday in response to Trump's tweet, which suggested that burning the U.S. flag should be punishable by a year in jail or a revocation of citizenship.

Trump's provocative tweets on flag-burning and other topics, including efforts to recount the Nov. 8 presidential vote, came as the Republican worked to fill his Cabinet in advance of his inauguration in January.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1989 that flag-burning was not a crime but rather a form of protest protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution. The high court has also ruled more than once that citizenship cannot be revoked.

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http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-flag-idUSKBN13P06L?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social

[yellowcanine]

1. So they took the bait.

Unfortunately this is exactly what trump was trying to make happen. Fires up his base in prep for the "victory rallies."

[HAB911]

2. Agreed

Burning the flag should be reserved for the very end, for something that really matters. It was bait.

[KingCharlemagne]

3. Flag-burning is protected speech under two SCOTUS decisions from

1989-90. I plan to burn one on Jan. 20, 2017 and then regularly thereafter until I'm either imprisioned or exiled. RIP America. You were a nice idea while you lasted.

[HAB911]

4. Yes, I'm with ya brother....n/t

[el_bryanto]

9. What will be the results of that action do you think? nt

[yellowcanine]

11. Just because it is protected speech doesn't mean it is a good idea.

Particularly when one plays right into Trump's hand. I don't understand why people haven't figured out yet that Trump is a provocateur.

[Cha]

5. Burn his damn MAGA hat while Waving our Flag would be better or burn this flag

Josh Greenman
✔ ‎@joshgreenman
If you must burn a flag to express your outrage at Trump, choose this one. Setting the stars and stripes aflame will only help him.
5:36 AM - 29 Nov 2016
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https://theobamadiary.com/2016/11/28/celebrating-we-the-people/#comments

[lumberjack_jeff]

6. "Activists" trying their level best...

... To conform to the stereotypes created for them on am radio.

[eShirl]

7. They should be burning the goddamn Confederate flag

[KittyWampus]

8. So Urban Lefties burn flags in an area that votes Left. And this accomplishes nothing.

Urban voters who vote blue protesting in urban areas that vote blue.

People in a bubble, remaining in their bubble. Just like Facebook.

How about these people hold rallies in purple areas and encouraging people to join them to:

Saving Medicare/Medicaid
Saving Social Security
Saving Public Education
Labor Organization
Women's Reproductive Rights
Equal rights for all

How about educating these people about how bad things were before the New Deal?

How about trying to sign people up to join the party and get involved?

[Baitball Blogger]

10. Dummies.

Are you sure they're on our side?

[NobodyHere]

12. Ugh

This will find it's way into rightwing propaganda videos