[Paladin2000]

Originally posted by WillowIX: Really? Comparing the burning of a picture with falg burning isn't really the same you know (see what I posted above). One is a personal threat whereas the other, well according to your post, is a threat to a country? So instead of showing military strength all one has to do is burn a flag. But if it is as you stated, how come especially Americans find it so offensive? I mean I wouldn't react the least if someone decided to burn our flag. Well I would react of course. What a complete waste of money.

It is a symbolic gesture to insult upon the recipient, not a sign of threat. It is a little abstract and I am sorry that I am unable to elaborate more.

It is true that some people do not think much of it (flag burning) but some people do that it very seriously.