Mr. Martinez isn't a criminal, clearly he is the victim here. For years Mr. Martinez has been subjected to repeated trauma from bombardment by LGBTQXYZABC (*) activists with images and symbols that Mr. Martinez finds profane, disturbing, and deeply offensive. Unlike Civil War memorials and Christian displays, there were no groups advocating for the removal of these images and symbols, so Mr. Martinez had no relief from the serious trauma caused by repeated exposure. Mr. Martinez admits to petty theft and reckless use of fire and is more than willing to reimburse the Church for the cost of a flag.
Of course liberal "logic" and excuses are only to be used to justify their ends. I'm sure they would never accept these arguments as valid when turned around and used against them.
(*) Yes I know this isn't the abbreviation du jour for whatever perverse groups are in vogue today. But hey, if liberals can spout off about "gun control" when they are clearly, even intentionally ignorant on firearm topics I figure I can similarly make statements as fact about these groups even though I am ignorant of their composition and affectations.
Bttt