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flag burning isn't illegal.

Most of what you listed is not allowed most countries + more restrictions. Compared to most other countries America has fewest restrictions.



That's good news for freedom. It seems flag burning was illegal before 1990, and very nearly became illegal again a couple of years ago.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_Protection_Act

It's true most other countries have even less freedom of speech, but my point was that it's not black and white. Each country is different and none are very free at all. It should be called "fairly free political speech as long as you aren't too specific in calling for overthrow of the government" or a briefer form of that.




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