That same day the North Carolina Army veteran who had served his country for 20 years, burned an American flag in front of the White House in defiance of the order.
He was detained by the Secret Service and Park Police and charged with two petty misdemeanor citations for damaging park property and setting a fire in an unsecured place, not for the act of burning the flag, which is protected under the First Amendment.
"I know I'm living in Trump's head right now and I love it. He is fuming and I did it right in front of his house," Carey told Fox 5.
A defiant Carey told the press he has gotten a highly experienced lawyer to uphold his first Amendment rights.
"What I'm waiting on is our illustrious D.C. prosecutor Jeanine Pirro to bring up charges, at the behest of our president, and say you need to spend a year in jail. I welcome that challenge," said Carey
Meantime Carey plans to protest the national guard's presence in D.C. with a group of fellow vets. I'm proud of Carey. As an Army combat veteran myself (Vietnam and Cambodia -1970) I've had it with Trump's efforts to destroy our democracy and take away our freedoms - one by, one.
It really pisses me off seeing a four-time draft dodger - who seems to have an unnatural affection for the flag and hugs it at every opportunity - is making it into an issue when he desecrates everything it stands for.
To be clear, Trump's executive order to put Americans in jail for burning the flag, is bullshit. The First Amendment forbids it. The Supreme Court has clearly ruled on more than one occasion that the act, however distasteful, is constitutionally permitted.
This new directive is already creating divisions among Republicans who are increasingly concerned about a president demonstrating his desire for expansive power. They may not be talking about it in public for fear of retribution, but behind closed doors they know Trump is demented and a threat to our constitutional republic.
Political analysts point out that Executive orders cannot override a Supreme Court ruling. Trump should know that, but he doesn't care. His agenda of hate, retribution, and love for the wealthy, has been highlighted since he took office in January.
It's no secret Trump hates Americas veterans. Just look at the cuts from his big "dumb ass bill" that is causing chaos and eliminating much-need services throughout the VA's system. I recall his traitorous statement when he said that it was stupid to give your life for your country. The disrespect that the orange clown-in-charge has showed for veterans has been consistent all of his corrupt life.
Veterans must unite and protest every illegal move that our First Felon makes in his bid for becoming a dictator. All Americans need to unite in this fight for our freedoms. Losing our liberties is not an option.
As it Stands, it's not easy standing up for what you believe in, but it's necessary in times of crisis like this.
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