Welcome back as we take another look at your highlighted comments. This week President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate and prosecute people for burning the American flag. This has raised plenty of questions around free speech and the First Amendment. Should the act be protected or, as Trump says, should burning the flag warrant arrest and even jail time?
Your voices on the matter–whether for or against the president's latest actions–have been heard, and we are here to share them:
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On the Aftermath of Trump's Executive Order
Donald Trump Issues Order Defying Supreme Court Precedent
A new executive order signed by Trump on Monday will allow for the prosecution of people involved in the burning