Good. Free Speech survives another election cycle.
Agreed.
Burning the symbol of this nation, and what it stands for, is not free speech.
IMO.
Main Entry: 2flag Function: noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: perhaps from 1flag 1 : a usually rectangular piece of fabric of distinctive design that is used as a symbol (as of a nation), as a signaling device, or as a decoration
If not, this amendment would have had aboslutely no effect on you.
If you're a flag burner, you're on the wrong website.
"Good. Free Speech survives another election cycle."
You have got to be kidding me.
I dont consider burning the Flag as free speech. It is an expression, an expression of rage and hatred against this country.
Running down a neighborhood street naked yelling foul things at all the houses you pass is an expression and is against the law.
Using Road-Rage against someone that cut you off on the freeway is an expression and is against the law.
Burning a cross in front of someones home is an expression and is against the law.
All three of these expressions anger people, disturb the peace, and invite at worse a violent response from those it offends. Do you not think burning Old Glory fits into this sort of expression? I do.
Lighting a fire is not free speech.
A'yup!