The Return Of Flag Burning
On 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?
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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
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