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Originally Posted by MTI
That "right" as you call it, is a property crime, so please don't confuse the two.
Using your philosophy, we all have the right to break criminal laws because our sense of right, patriotism or personal point of view is offended. Whether those feelings are held by a great many people is of no significance, as it still violates the law.
Was the country that the vet fought for one that was reflects tolerance and justice, or something else?
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Exactly right.
I am unclear about the basis for concluding that Vet acted in a moral fashion. Unless others here know more about the background and context of the events shown in the video, all we know is that an angry Vet took action to prevent a violation of our customs concerning respect for the flag. We don't know why the flag owner did what he did or whether he was given an opportunity to atone. So, all we have is that the Vet stood up for the stars and stripes. Is that enough to give him the moral high ground, without knowing anything else about what happened?