In recent years the desecration of the flag of the United States of America by U.S. citizens has been increasing and there have been no repercussions for those involved. It clearly states under Title 18 of the U.S. code Chapter 33 Section 700 that "Whoever knowingly mutilates, defaces, physically defiles, burns, maintains on the floor or ground, or tramples upon any flag of the United States shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both." U.S. citizens who are caught desecrating the flag of the United States of America should be held accountable for their actions accordingly. This It is a federal offense and action needs to be taken.



