[Repeal 16-17]

Trump's comment means he will nominate to the Supreme Court someone who would vote to overrule Texas v. Johnson (1989) and United States v. Eichman (1990), the Supreme Court decision that said flag burning is a form of free speech. Keep in mind that both of those decisions were 5-4 and Scalia was in majority both times.

[Alberta's Child]

Keep in mind that both of those decisions were 5-4 and Scalia was in majority both times.

Very interesting. Scalia was right both times.

[morphing libertarian]

One might think abortion and death penalty and half a dozen other issues would be more important when appointing judges. But if you say flag burning, then I defer to your wisdom.