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JULY 25, 2024

Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris

Yesterday, at Union Station in Washington, D.C. we saw despicable acts by unpatriotic protestors and dangerous hate-fueled rhetoric.

I condemn any individuals associating with the brutal terrorist organization Hamas, which has vowed to annihilate the State of Israel and kill Jews. Pro-Hamas graffiti and rhetoric is abhorrent and we must not tolerate it in our nation.

I condemn the burning of the American flag. That flag is a symbol of our highest ideals as a nation and represents the promise of America. It should never be desecrated in that way.

I support the right to peacefully protest, but let’s be clear: Antisemitism, hate and violence of any kind have no place in our nation.

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[–] LustyArgonianMana@lemmy.world 120 points 3 months ago (6 children)

Burning the flag is protected speech. Dont want to see it burned? Make the country less shitty

[–] Acernum@lemmy.world 11 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Another point: Don't want it burned? Make a better looking flag

[–] LustyArgonianMana@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

If it's already charred looking, no one can even tell it's been burned!

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