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Well, I would claim that my First Amendment rights were being violated. If protestors are allowed to burn American flags in violation of existing laws regarding burning anything in a public place (even though the flag in this instance was being desecrated and not burned), then I think Americans have the right to kick and punch anti-American trash in violation of existing battery laws. Its a "free speech thing!"

It amazes me how many "defenders of freedom" here don't extend that freedom to those who disagree with them.

No, people have the right to peaceably assemble and voice their opinion, but with rights come responsibilities. Undermining your country during a time of war is not a right. Giving aid (propaganda or otherwise) and comfort to your country's enemy is not a right. Desecrating the American flag and what she stands for, freedoms that our ancestors have fought and died for, is not a right. Being a tool of international socialist organizations that want to undermine the U.S. and capitalism is a symptom of stupidity and gullibility, and is not emblematic of being patriotic or of exercising one's rights.