Are people inherently stupid?

**Pint** · 11-01-11, 09:52 AM

The irony of flag burning as an antagonistic demonstration is fairly thick, burning the flag is how it is supposed to be disposed of if it touches the ground or becomes tattered or soiled.

**SovietDooM** · 11-01-11, 10:10 AM

This makes me think back to my 8th grade teacher, he had many random comments to tell us throughout the year, nothing to par with my philosophy professor's teacher who states "You know the sun isn't really hot"

He told us if he was a tv reporter, and you were burning the flag to get attention and protests, you weren't going to be on his video footage. A bit like the KKK, the news decide to not report their events and activities, removing the incentive to for then to do something to get attention. Do they still exist, yes, I guess. Honestly, I have no actual proof they do. Internet forums, sure. Do I see them out the window, no. Do I hear people talking about the cross burning at bob's empty feild, no.

**deathgodusmc** · 11-01-11, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by Warprosper

Those items are not in the truk of the flagpole. This is a myth. It may be in writing but it is more of a heritage/traditional teaching. ( A test question too )

Also....... I'm a Vet and I do not see anything wrong for someone burning the flag in protest. I know what it stands for to me and that's what matters. You must also look at the side that you could never possibly understand. Other individuals associate negativity with our flag. Perhaps their families were unjustly killed in the name of our flag. Does this not give them the right to protest in such ways as burning the flag?

Is it the burning action of the flag that is wrong? When I was in the military it was said that in order to retire an exhausted flag it should be burned. Is it only wrong to burn the flag during a protest? Why should we create laws to stop burning a Symbol that is not regulated. Any tom dick and harry can produce the american flag, as a matter of fact take a look and see where these flags were made. Look at the flags that hang from car windows, the ones in homes, the ones you buy at the dollar store. Where did they come from?

Your right those items arent in the truck because the truck is the wheel at the top the rope runs thru.

**Warprosper** · 11-01-11, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by deathgodusmc

Your right those items arent in the truck because the truck is the wheel at the top the rope runs thru.

Ok genius.... They're not in the "shiny gold ball" either..

**CivilWars** · 11-01-11, 12:42 PM

Lol, War took the bait. Welcome to my world.

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**Warprosper** · 11-01-11, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by CivilWars

Lol, War took the bait. Welcome to my world.

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Unfortunately reminds me of this...

**CivilWars** · 11-01-11, 12:56 PM

Lmao

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**deathgodusmc** · 11-01-11, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by Warprosper

Ok genius.... They're not in the "shiny gold ball" either..

You'll find the truth of it on the internet just as easy as you'll find a USMC bootcamp handbook. Let me know if you find it i've been wanting to have one on the shelf versus a box so it doesnt get messed up.

**deathgodusmc** · 11-01-11, 02:44 PM

Just to give you a heads up most finials are solid. The ones used on bases are hollow.

**Alundil** · 11-01-11, 02:46 PM

Yes. In my opinion, most people are inherently stupid, or willfully ignorant, or some combination of the two.

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