Dingy towing

I presently own a 2000 Mazda Protégé 5 speed standard. This vehicle is a front wheel drive. I have heard from various sources that I can flat tow it and also that I can't flat tow it. Being a standard transmission I do not see why it can't be flat towed. Any suggestions out there and an explanation. If this vehicle can't be flat towed does anyone have a suggestion as to what vehicles manufactured in the last ten years that can.