We had a case of a youth burning an Australian flag flown by the RSL (Returned servies league). He got a suspened sentance, and he then wrote and apology the the RSL.
The RSL then put forward a proposal for him to carry the flag on ANZAC day (the Australia version of veterans day), but had to scap it after fears that the guy could be hurt.
The general view was the guy was an idiot, and the punishment was good enough (he was found guilt of destruction of property). I don't think flag burning sould be banned, but bring your own, don't go destroying other peoples property!
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