Why did they do this? A book only burns at fahrenheit 451 anyway

As I think this is closely related, but no one mentions it, what do you think about those laws: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_desecration

When the intent is to cause violence, even if it's not you doing the violence, there is a legitimate societal interest in telling you to cut that shit out.

We're told to pretend the golden rule always applies... but I'm pretty okay with supremacist bigots being treated worse, no matter which side they're on. If someone's motivations amount to terrorism and genocide then the exact nature of their actions is kinda secondary.