Kid get arrested for Burning Flag. (It's somewhat funny)

[XTC]

MARYVILLE, Tenn. - A teenager was jailed for nine days after being accused of burning an American flag on the Fourth of July, and he faces trial next month.


While the case could test a state statute against flag burning â?? an act the
U.S. Supreme Court says is protected under the First Amendment â?? prosecutors said Andrew Elisha Staley has yet to argue that he was exercising free speech rights.

"Bottom line is, the kid got drunk," said Lisa Lee, his mother. "He's never been in trouble before."

Staley, 18, is accused of taking the flag from a residence and setting it on fire. His father said the teenager "has no reason for anger against the United States" and could easily have ignited a garbage can(LOL My Favorite Part of the Article) instead of a flag.

"He was brought up in church, and he knows right from wrong," Doc Staley said.

Doc Staley said his son has been "floundering around" since dropping out of high school. "This is where the drinking came in. And he's not very good at it," the father said.

The teenager was released from jail Thursday on his own recognizance while he awaits his Aug. 2 trial on charges of desecrating a venerated object, underage drinking, littering, evading arrest, burning personal property and theft.

The Tennessee flag-burning statute makes the crime a misdemeanor, punishable by less than a year in jail and up to $2,500 fine.

XTC Reviewed by XTC on 07-16-2005. Kid get arrested for Burning Flag. (It's somewhat funny) MARYVILLE, Tenn. - A teenager was jailed for nine days after being accused of burning an American flag on the Fourth of July, and he faces trial next month. While the case could test a state statute against flag burning â?? an act the U.S. Supreme Court says is protected under the First Amendment â?? prosecutors said Andrew Elisha Staley has yet to argue that he was exercising free speech rights. "Bottom line is, the kid got drunk," said Lisa Lee, his mother. "He's never been in Rating: 5

[nomadherbman]

atleast his parents have good spirts about it ; )

[rastabill89]

lol that sucks

[Miss Green]

How dare they do that I mean for christ sake it's just a fucking piece of material I mean seriously.....Did he hurt anyone in the process no! And why did he have to go to jail?I don't get it? But once again that's just not on!

[pisshead]

i know, i don't really find this too funny either.

[yocass]

from the list of charges he has... thats the least of his worries.

[nicholasstanko]

another pointless news showcase alleging to justify taking freedoms and liberties away. now watch the focus spin on drunk teens who dont love america.

the remedy of course will be "fix" the "problem" by clamping down on these college-bound terrorists and restricting rights even more.

and you all will eat it right up ill bet. quick fix, easy solutions. that's what america has become.


prepare yourselves. the evil chinese terrorists will take away your playstation 2's. then perhaps the will to fight will return.



all hail complacency.

[Psycho4Bud]

How dare they do that I mean for christ sake it's just a fucking piece of material I mean seriously.....Did he hurt anyone in the process no! And why did he have to go to jail?I don't get it? But once again that's just not on!

LOL!!! Go to a Hells Angle and fire up his rags. Look the man in the eye and say "It's just a fucking piece of material". LOL!!!!!! Your own momma won't ever recognize you again!!!

[nomadherbman]

^^^^^ just to set something straight... the hells angels are a bunch of fakes!! ever heard of the Hells Hinchmen? well they were the first real biker gang. in 67' thousands of Hinchmen set route from detroit to california to put the angels in their place.. The Angels heard about this and called the cops...The national guard was sent out to the cali line to stop them....

Granted most bikers are all BAD and would level me out flat..just sick of everyone bringing up the Hells Angels....

[Button Basher]

LOL!!! Go to a Hells Angle and fire up his rags. Look the man in the eye and say "It's just a fucking piece of material". LOL!!!!!! Your own momma won't ever recognize you again!!!

Yeah, 'cause a group of fat, drunk, loser rednecks on motorcycles know a hell of a lot more about crime and punishment then us honest citizens ever will .