1. World problems
  2. Desecration of symbols

Desecration of symbols

  • Desecration of flags

Incidence

A French design house was forced to apologize in 1994, following protests from Indonesia, for having embroidered verses of the Koran on low-cut bodices and dresses.

Claim

Flag is a symbol of a country and if it is desecrated, also the principles of that country are desecrated.

Counter-claim

Flag burning is a form of symbolic speech and is protected by the freedom of expression.

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Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(F) Fuzzy exceptional problems
Subject
  • Societal problems » Maltreatment
  • Recreation » Interests
  • Individuation » Symbols, myths
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024