I know there is no legal means to stop people from burning the flag. However it is frowned on by some people which is the reason for burning it. It gets the attention of the media. Unfortunately the act of burning the flag overshadows the message.

I work in a very conservative environment. When I bring up my concerns about the fascist bent of our current administration people ask me if I'd rather have terrorists on my doorstep. They have bought George's line that the world is full of enemies out to blow us all up. I would rather risk the terrorists than the Black Mariahs.