Once again there are freedoms of expression which he has and freedoms of expression which others have to react and make their own judgments. I'm sure a person as open-minded as you wouldn't want to stifle anyone's freedoms.
-Rudey
--Just wear a peasant skirt
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Originally posted by librasoul22
YAY!! This was a great post!!
And KillearnyRose, someone MUST be miserable if they do not agree with American policy right? I mean, how HORRIBLE to think that there are flaws in the U.S. of A. Yes, it is cause for anguish. But you know what they say...the truth HURTS, so I guess I will have to deal.
In regards to the actual topic, actually I agree that the guy should be kicked out, based on the followup posts about his prior history. But the flag stomping seems to be only the climax to his behavior. As far as the hypothetical scenario of a member stomping on a generic American flag, I would not think that someone's expression of a political view would be cause to kick them out of their org. Surely not from people who are SO vocally touting the importance of diversity?
Actually the "freedoms" that we are "allowed" state that stomping on, spitting on, or using the flag as a cape to fly out the window, is legal. So is anyone in here prepared to face the consequences of their OWN highly prized consititution if they kick someone out for expressing a government given right?
Bottom line..."patriots" who find fault in people expressing their opinions (even if it is a dissenting one) are hypocrites. How can you love this country "unconditionally," yet attempt to stifle the very notion of "freedom" that this nation was founded upon?
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