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Anonymous | 7:06 a.m. July 11, 2009
James is 100% correct. A burning ceremony is just over the top and a contrived event. Stop it already. Stop making the flag into another idol to worship. It is merely a symbol, nothing more.
Anonymous | 7:06 a.m. July 11, 2009
No one asked you.
American Citizen | 7:26 a.m. July 11, 2009
I thought worn out American flags were to be burned in a private, respectful manner, not a public celebration.

Perhaps only people who have defended the Flag in harm's way should be given the responsiblity of properly retiring it. They've paid their dues.
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Grover | 8:07 a.m. July 11, 2009
Where is Orrin Hatch when we need him? Clearly we need a constitutional amendment to ban burning flags at public gatherings honoring the flag!
Grimble | 8:03 p.m. July 11, 2009
Anything somber and reverent would be ruined by Glenn Beck using it as an excuse to cry for the crowd.

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