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Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression @thefireorg.bsky.social

STATEMENT: President Trump may believe he has the power to revise the First Amendment with the stroke of a pen, but he doesn’t. Flag burning as a form of political protest is protected by the First Amendment. That’s nothing new.

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aug 25, 2025, 4:15 pm • 54 18

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Tim Just Tim @timkrauss.bsky.social

Being able to burn the American flag in America is the most perfect expression of the freedom of speech Nothing is more patriotic. It make it very clear -- speech is SO free, we can criticize or own government Nothing says WE DON'T HAVE FUCKING KINGS IN AMERICA more than that

aug 25, 2025, 4:34 pm • 0 0 • view
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Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression @thefireorg.bsky.social

While people can be prosecuted for burning anything in a place they aren’t allowed to set fires, the government can’t prosecute protected expressive activity — even if many Americans, including the president, find it “uniquely offensive and provocative.”

aug 25, 2025, 4:15 pm • 15 2 • view
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Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression @thefireorg.bsky.social

You don’t have to like flag burning. You can condemn it, debate it, or hoist your own flag even higher. The beauty of free speech is that you get to express your opinions, even if others don’t like what you have to say.

aug 25, 2025, 4:15 pm • 21 4 • view
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BytePilot @binaryorhex.bsky.social

The fuhrer says you cant do that. Seig Heil!

aug 25, 2025, 4:20 pm • 1 1 • view