He is not burning the flag just to get attention.  He is not burning the flag because he hates the USA.  He is burning the flag to make a point.  The point is, we have a right to express our opinion, even if it angers others.  I get angry at many opinions that are expressed, usually those of right-wing fanatics.  But, I recognize their right to speak their opinion.  Fact is, many Repubs want to make it a crime to burn the flag.  This law would be unpatriotic, unconstitutional and hypocritical.