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Should the U.S. Punish Criminals Who Burn the American Flag? DEBATE

In this debate, Tyler Kakuno and Tyler Segal square off over a contentious question at the intersection of constitutional law, political symbolism, and public order: Resolved: The United States Federal Government should pursue enhanced punishment for criminals who also burn the American flag. Tyler Kakuno is a philosophy student who has appeared on Jubilee’s “Surrounded”, including episodes featuring figures like Ben Shapiro and Piers Morgan. Tyler Segal writes on current political issues through his Substack, “Timelines & Headlines,” where he analyzes the stories shaping today’s headlines. The clash centers on whether flag burning—especially when paired with other criminal conduct—should trigger harsher federal penalties, or whether that approach risks punishing protected expression, expanding government power, and undermining civil liberties. Expect arguments on First Amendment doctrine, symbolic speech, deterrence, hate/crime enhancements, equal protection and viewpoint discrimination, and what it means for a nation to protect both its symbols and its constitutional commitments. Watch to the end for closing statements and final rebuttals—and drop your vote in the comments: Affirm or Negate? Tyler Segal: https://timelinesandheadlines.substac... Tyler Kakuno:   / tylerkakuno