"I can go protest in front of a government building with an ISIS flag with no (legal) repercussions if I want to." Oh, there will be repercussions. You just wo

"I can go protest in front of a government building with an ISIS flag with no (legal) repercussions if I want to." Oh, there will be repercussions. You just won't know about them right away. Repercussion #1. You will be on a list. Have fun flying or leaving the country any time soon. You might eventually do it, but it won't be fun. Immediate repercussions are almost preferable.