The Return Of Flag Burning
0On April 29, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-7 to send an anti-flag-burning amendment to the full Senate floor. What do you think about the prospect of such a constitutional ban?
“Think about it: a constitutional amendment limiting civil liberties so that protesters will no longer be able to burn flags? It just makes sense.”
Lydia Bochte –
Nurse“Why can't people get this straight? Flags are for flying; crosses are for burning.”
Larry Stoddard –
Systems Analyst“Flag burning? It's fine, I suppose. Unless, of course, it's an American flag. Then it should be illegal.”
Joan Nelson –
Homemaker“This amendment hasn't even been passed, and I've already been convicted of burning a flag. Maybe it had something to do with that Perkins that was attached to it.”
Gene Bannister –
Auto Mechanic“I've got a bunch of American-flag napkins from last July 4th. Can I still wipe mustard off my face with them if this amendment passes? 'Cause I've got a real problem with mustard spillage, to be honest.”
Geoff Cruz –
Forklift Operator“When I think about the countless flags being burned in this country every day, I must admit that something, no matter how drastic, must be done.”
Ken Bulling –
Bond Trader
