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Should burning the American flag be made a criminal offense with strict punishment?

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In recent years, there has been a rise in public protests where individuals have burned the American flag — often in demonstrations against government policies or broader societal issues. These acts have sparked outrage among many Americans who view the flag as the ultimate symbol of national unity, sacrifice, and pride.

Some argue that burning the U.S. flag—especially while carrying or raising another nation's flag—is not just protest, but a direct insult to the country, bordering on sedition. They believe such acts reflect a hatred towards America itself, not just disagreement with a current administration. According to this view, flag burning should carry criminal consequences, including jail time, loss of citizenship (if naturalized), or even deportation in extreme cases. Many say spitting on the burning flag, chanting slogans against the country, and replacing it with a foreign flag is a clear rejection of national identity—and should not be tolerated under any pretext.

On the other side, some argue that even controversial or offensive expressions are protected under the First Amendment. For them, flag burning is a form of protest—a powerful statement against the government, not the country as a whole. They caution that criminalizing such acts would endanger freedom of speech and set a precedent for suppressing dissent, no matter how emotional or symbolic.

This poll seeks your honest opinion on whether burning the American flag should remain legal as an expression of protest—or if it crosses the line into criminal and anti-national behavior.

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Yes — if it’s only burning, it should still be a criminal offense with jail time.

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Yes — if the flag is burned and spit on, it should be treated as a serious hate crime against the country and punished with harsher jail time

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Yes — if burned or spit on while carrying a foreign flag, it should count as sedition and be punished with immediate deportation if illegal, or loss of citizenship if naturalized.

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No — it’s offensive but still a form of protest; it should be condemned publicly but not criminalized unless tied to violence.

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No — it’s protected free speech, and criminalizing it would violate First Amendment rights.

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Undecided — I see valid arguments on both sides and feel torn between patriotism and free expression.

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Age Group

Gen Z 0-24 Yrs
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Yes — if it’s only burning, it should still be a criminal offense with jail time.
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Yes — if the flag is burned and spit on, it should be treated as a serious hate crime against the country and punished with harsher jail time
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Yes — if burned or spit on while carrying a foreign flag, it should count as sedition and be punished with immediate deportation if illegal, or loss of citizenship if naturalized.
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No — it’s offensive but still a form of protest; it should be condemned publicly but not criminalized unless tied to violence.
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No — it’s protected free speech, and criminalizing it would violate First Amendment rights.
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Undecided — I see valid arguments on both sides and feel torn between patriotism and free expression.
E Millennials 25-34 Yrs
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Yes — if it’s only burning, it should still be a criminal offense with jail time.
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Yes — if the flag is burned and spit on, it should be treated as a serious hate crime against the country and punished with harsher jail time
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Yes — if burned or spit on while carrying a foreign flag, it should count as sedition and be punished with immediate deportation if illegal, or loss of citizenship if naturalized.
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No — it’s offensive but still a form of protest; it should be condemned publicly but not criminalized unless tied to violence.
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No — it’s protected free speech, and criminalizing it would violate First Amendment rights.
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Undecided — I see valid arguments on both sides and feel torn between patriotism and free expression.
L Millennials 35-44 Yrs
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Yes — if it’s only burning, it should still be a criminal offense with jail time.
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Yes — if the flag is burned and spit on, it should be treated as a serious hate crime against the country and punished with harsher jail time
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Yes — if burned or spit on while carrying a foreign flag, it should count as sedition and be punished with immediate deportation if illegal, or loss of citizenship if naturalized.
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No — it’s offensive but still a form of protest; it should be condemned publicly but not criminalized unless tied to violence.
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No — it’s protected free speech, and criminalizing it would violate First Amendment rights.
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Undecided — I see valid arguments on both sides and feel torn between patriotism and free expression.
Gen X 45-59 Yrs
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Yes — if it’s only burning, it should still be a criminal offense with jail time.
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Yes — if the flag is burned and spit on, it should be treated as a serious hate crime against the country and punished with harsher jail time
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Yes — if burned or spit on while carrying a foreign flag, it should count as sedition and be punished with immediate deportation if illegal, or loss of citizenship if naturalized.
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No — it’s offensive but still a form of protest; it should be condemned publicly but not criminalized unless tied to violence.
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No — it’s protected free speech, and criminalizing it would violate First Amendment rights.
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Undecided — I see valid arguments on both sides and feel torn between patriotism and free expression.
Boomers 60-100 Yrs
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Yes — if it’s only burning, it should still be a criminal offense with jail time.
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Yes — if the flag is burned and spit on, it should be treated as a serious hate crime against the country and punished with harsher jail time
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Yes — if burned or spit on while carrying a foreign flag, it should count as sedition and be punished with immediate deportation if illegal, or loss of citizenship if naturalized.
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No — it’s offensive but still a form of protest; it should be condemned publicly but not criminalized unless tied to violence.
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No — it’s protected free speech, and criminalizing it would violate First Amendment rights.
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Undecided — I see valid arguments on both sides and feel torn between patriotism and free expression.
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Race

White
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Yes — if it’s only burning, it should still be a criminal offense with jail time.
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Yes — if the flag is burned and spit on, it should be treated as a serious hate crime against the country and punished with harsher jail time
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Yes — if burned or spit on while carrying a foreign flag, it should count as sedition and be punished with immediate deportation if illegal, or loss of citizenship if naturalized.
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No — it’s offensive but still a form of protest; it should be condemned publicly but not criminalized unless tied to violence.
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No — it’s protected free speech, and criminalizing it would violate First Amendment rights.
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Undecided — I see valid arguments on both sides and feel torn between patriotism and free expression.
Black
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Yes — if it’s only burning, it should still be a criminal offense with jail time.
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Yes — if the flag is burned and spit on, it should be treated as a serious hate crime against the country and punished with harsher jail time
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Yes — if burned or spit on while carrying a foreign flag, it should count as sedition and be punished with immediate deportation if illegal, or loss of citizenship if naturalized.
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No — it’s offensive but still a form of protest; it should be condemned publicly but not criminalized unless tied to violence.
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No — it’s protected free speech, and criminalizing it would violate First Amendment rights.
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Undecided — I see valid arguments on both sides and feel torn between patriotism and free expression.
Asian
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Yes — if it’s only burning, it should still be a criminal offense with jail time.
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Yes — if the flag is burned and spit on, it should be treated as a serious hate crime against the country and punished with harsher jail time
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Yes — if burned or spit on while carrying a foreign flag, it should count as sedition and be punished with immediate deportation if illegal, or loss of citizenship if naturalized.
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No — it’s offensive but still a form of protest; it should be condemned publicly but not criminalized unless tied to violence.
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No — it’s protected free speech, and criminalizing it would violate First Amendment rights.
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Undecided — I see valid arguments on both sides and feel torn between patriotism and free expression.
Hispanic
( 0% - 0 voters )
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Yes — if it’s only burning, it should still be a criminal offense with jail time.
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Yes — if the flag is burned and spit on, it should be treated as a serious hate crime against the country and punished with harsher jail time
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Yes — if burned or spit on while carrying a foreign flag, it should count as sedition and be punished with immediate deportation if illegal, or loss of citizenship if naturalized.
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No — it’s offensive but still a form of protest; it should be condemned publicly but not criminalized unless tied to violence.
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No — it’s protected free speech, and criminalizing it would violate First Amendment rights.
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Undecided — I see valid arguments on both sides and feel torn between patriotism and free expression.
Multicultural
( 0% - 0 voters )
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Yes — if it’s only burning, it should still be a criminal offense with jail time.
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Yes — if the flag is burned and spit on, it should be treated as a serious hate crime against the country and punished with harsher jail time
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Yes — if burned or spit on while carrying a foreign flag, it should count as sedition and be punished with immediate deportation if illegal, or loss of citizenship if naturalized.
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No — it’s offensive but still a form of protest; it should be condemned publicly but not criminalized unless tied to violence.
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No — it’s protected free speech, and criminalizing it would violate First Amendment rights.
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Undecided — I see valid arguments on both sides and feel torn between patriotism and free expression.
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Political Leaning

Democrat
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Yes — if it’s only burning, it should still be a criminal offense with jail time.
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Yes — if the flag is burned and spit on, it should be treated as a serious hate crime against the country and punished with harsher jail time
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Yes — if burned or spit on while carrying a foreign flag, it should count as sedition and be punished with immediate deportation if illegal, or loss of citizenship if naturalized.
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No — it’s offensive but still a form of protest; it should be condemned publicly but not criminalized unless tied to violence.
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No — it’s protected free speech, and criminalizing it would violate First Amendment rights.
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Undecided — I see valid arguments on both sides and feel torn between patriotism and free expression.
Republican
( 0% - 0 voters )
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Yes — if it’s only burning, it should still be a criminal offense with jail time.
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Yes — if the flag is burned and spit on, it should be treated as a serious hate crime against the country and punished with harsher jail time
0%
Yes — if burned or spit on while carrying a foreign flag, it should count as sedition and be punished with immediate deportation if illegal, or loss of citizenship if naturalized.
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No — it’s offensive but still a form of protest; it should be condemned publicly but not criminalized unless tied to violence.
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No — it’s protected free speech, and criminalizing it would violate First Amendment rights.
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Undecided — I see valid arguments on both sides and feel torn between patriotism and free expression.
Independent
( 0% - 0 voters )
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Yes — if it’s only burning, it should still be a criminal offense with jail time.
0%
Yes — if the flag is burned and spit on, it should be treated as a serious hate crime against the country and punished with harsher jail time
0%
Yes — if burned or spit on while carrying a foreign flag, it should count as sedition and be punished with immediate deportation if illegal, or loss of citizenship if naturalized.
0%
No — it’s offensive but still a form of protest; it should be condemned publicly but not criminalized unless tied to violence.
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No — it’s protected free speech, and criminalizing it would violate First Amendment rights.
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Undecided — I see valid arguments on both sides and feel torn between patriotism and free expression.
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