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Old 11-30-2016, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Wasillaguy View Post
1. I didn't say his take on the flag was dispassionate, it's just not vindictive. By your private definition, anyone passionately advocating for a new law or stricter penalties is vindictive. In fact you are careening toward saying any punishment for crime is vindictive.

2. While the etymology of the word "desecrate" is in reference to something sacred, the use of the word evolved beyond that point long ago. Please look at a reputable dictionary, and look beyond the first definition.

3. Now, about your mother (just for example, of course). I'm sure she's a lovely person and I have no desire to denigrate her. I suspect she has enough woes, having birthed someone of your ilk.
1. Burning the flag is protected free speech.
2. You cannot strip any American of his or her citizenship.
3. Trump is dumb enough not to know this or smart enough to get people emotionally aroused with some bullshit red meat talking points by spouting nonsense like this. I hope it is the latter but I fear the former.
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