Why do leftists who think burning a flag is no big deal get upset about rednecks flying one?

Question

I find this puzzling.... leftists who say they are for "free speech" insist that burning a U.S. flag is OK. Fair enough. But then they want to outlaw the Confederate flag that is flown by rednecks down south who in all likelihood are racists.

So, is speech free or not?

Answer 1

The confederate flag resembles hate, murder. degradation of human life and violence as a value. It's history is not comparable to the USA flag.

Answer 2

I don't  believe in burning the U.S. flag. . .and I HIGHLY resent anyone thinking that it is okay!  There's a whole lot of men (and women) who have died fighting for those "colors" and we should respect the lives they have given to protect all of us!  

As for the "Confereate" flag!  It may continue to represent the mentallity of the "south" as it existed during the Civil War. . .but to me. . .it is only representative of history.  We CAN'T  change what happened to the blacks as slaves in this country . . .and I'm sure most of the population would be against what happened to them. . .but we also can't change what the Confederate flag stood for.   IT'S HISTORY!

Answer 3

It is not only the confederate flag.  Many people across the country have had to fight for their right to fly the American flag because of CC&Rs.  

It is two-faced, America hating liberal BS.

Answer 4

You see, its like this.  Leftist want free speech, as long as it's their speech that is being said.  Everyone else's voice is racist, sexist, and any other negative word that is thrown out by Mr. Lefty.

Answer 5

Because, contrary to their slogans and beliefs, the leftists themselves are the fascists. PC is their all-encompassing platform to turn America into a Fascist nation.

Answer 6

As a leftist I have no problem with the Confederate flag.  Although I do find it ironic that people who would call me 'treasonous' for being leftist would want to protect the ultimate symbol of treason and dissociation from the US.

Answer 7

I think that it's inappropriate to fly anything other than official flags in front of government buildings, but if a person wants to fly a flag in front of their own home, the government should have no say in the matter.

Answer 8

Jeez Bill you know reason takes brains, to this regard, you cant reason with an unarmed (liberal)!

Answer 9

I don't know; I havn't asked them all, and I'm pressed for time today, so I think I'll just ask O'Reilly or Hannity. They know everything.

Answer 10

I am a traditional Republican voting for Obama.

I have no problem with rednecks flying any flag they choose, American or Confederate.  h**l, they can have one glued to their tooth for all I care.

Answer 11

because leftist only agree on issues that fit their mindset at any particular moment, which can and does change with or without notice. Free speech in the mind of leftist is freedom to parrot the left wing talking points, anything else is offensive, racist, a play on the gender card, or what have you. I am sure the young "liberals" are going to deny this as usual, but it is clear you are a free thinker, and your mind is NOT clouded by kool aid poisoning.

Answer 12

Burning it is fine.

Flying it is fine.

Flying the Confederate flag is distasteful but should not be illegal.