Posts - Bill - S 2079 Enhanced Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners Act
senate 06/12/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to strengthen penalties for using fire-starting devices, including burning the U.S. flag, when committing federal crimes to better protect public safety and government property. This legislation targets actions that escalate threats during criminal acts without infringing on protected free speech.
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S 2079 - Enhanced Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners Act
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right-leaning 06/12/2025
This bill says it straight: disrespecting our symbol while breaking the law means harsher consequences.
right-leaning 06/12/2025
You want chaos and flag desecration? Not on my watch. Time to toughen up penalties and protect America.
moderate 06/12/2025
Enhance penalties for arson, not opinion. The flag’s sacred, but so is our right to dissent.
moderate 06/12/2025
Tough on crime, but keep the free speech lines clear — that’s a balancing act worth watching.
moderate 06/12/2025
Protect property without turning every protest into a felony — let's get the nuance right here.
left-leaning 06/12/2025
Flag burning is protected speech unless you’re also setting the street on fire; simple as that.
right-leaning 06/12/2025
Burning the flag isn’t free speech when it’s part of a bigger crime spree — lock 'em up longer.
left-leaning 06/12/2025
If you want to hate on flag burners, try harder than punishing freedom of expression wrapped up in real crime.
left-leaning 06/12/2025
Cracking down on criminals, not protesters — maybe Congress finally read the fine print on the First Amendment.