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Question: Is desecration of a flag illegal in Arizona?
Answer: Yes. As addressed by Arizona Law (ARS 13-3703 A. 2), it is a class 2 misdemeanor to commit abuse of a venerated object, such as a flag, by intentionally casting contempt upon it, defacing, burning, trampling, etc., in a manner likely to provoke immediate physical retaliation.
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On 08/14/02
Aaron from AZ said:
*chuckles*
I find it rich, that someone who hides behind the first amendment (freedom of speech,) would desecrate the one thing that symbolizes their freedoms and rights as an American. Although I fully advocate and support the rights of Americans to "express" themselves, I feel, in this particular instance you forego your right(s) when you destroy the very symbol OF your rights. I empathize with the Supreme Courts ruling, it still does not make it right (in my opinion). C'est la vie. I think this supports the argument that Americans do not appreciate their daily freedoms, if the courts
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On 05/09/02
Prof. Frank from NY said:
I must strongly object to your answer. The Supreme Court of the United States has repeatedly ruled that flag burning and desecration constute protected speech, that is, speech protected by the First Amendment. Since when does a state statute trump the federal Constitution?
Editor's Note:
Although the US Constitution ensures freedom of speech with the First Amendment, there is nonetheless an Arizona law which prohibits “desecration of a venerated object (flag) which is likely to provoke physical retaliation.” This is a bit different than saying that you cannot burn a flag unde
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On 03/31/02
Zach from OH said:
I agree completely with this law. No one should be allowed to disrespect our flag in any form what so ever. I think our flag laws are extremely lenient and hardly ever enforced.
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On 02/24/02
amishjosh from KY said:
hmm, freedom of expression anyone?
And what if it is not in a manner likely to provoke immediate physical retaliation?
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On 01/18/02
Primus from CA said:
seems like an infringment of the freedom of speech amedment.
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