[PackerBoy]

I am very conservative. I oppose the Flag Amendment because it curtails one form of free political speech, however revolting that form might be to you and me. Freedom of speech means the right to offend others through spoken words, written words and symbolic acts.

In 1776, or in 1789, do you think our Founding Fathers would have opposed flag burning? I think not!

[billbears]

In 1776, or in 1789, do you think our Founding Fathers would have opposed flag burning?

Do you think they would have us saying pledges to pieces of cloth and vote for a law to establish a singsong to the flag in 1931? Of course not.

Of course 65 political hacks with nothing better to do (like cut government) decided to get their nationalist vote in so they'll look good to the 'faithful' back home.

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"In 1776, or in 1789, do you think our Founding Fathers would have opposed flag burning? I think not!"

You'd better read your history books.

Those that SPOKE against the colonies were branded for TREASON. In those days people were more respectful and valued their country more than most people today. It's sad to see all these immature excuses for flag burning.

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"Freedom of speech means the right to offend others through spoken words, written words and symbolic acts."

Speech is either oral or written.

Acts are NOT speech.