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> The US isn't a fascist dictatorship.

Which is why he didn't go to jail.

> There's nothing wrong with dis respecting the national anthem

Sure, it isn't illegal, but that doesn't mean individuals can't be offended by it. To many, the national anthem carries significant meaning.

> Sure, it isn't illegal, but that doesn't mean individuals can't be offended by it. To many, the national anthem carries significant meaning.

There is lies the whole point of doing it. If it was meaningless to people it would have no impact as protest.