American Voices

The Return Of Flag Burning

May 12, 1999 | ISSUE 35•18

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?

  • 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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