Wednesday, June 22, 2005
House Approves Flag-Burning Amendment
Found at Outside the Beltway
Once again, the House has passed an amendment to the Constitution to ban freedom of expression in the form of burning the American flag. (Unless done to show respect for a frayed, old flag--in which case it's encouraged.)
Click on the link to read more
Personally,
Not needed, will vote AGAINST. While I think it is despicable to burn the flag, I do happen to believe that it is protected under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constiturion and I swore an oath to support and defend same. BTW, I have not been relieved of that oath.
Once again, the House has passed an amendment to the Constitution to ban freedom of expression in the form of burning the American flag. (Unless done to show respect for a frayed, old flag--in which case it's encouraged.)
Click on the link to read more
Personally,
Not needed, will vote AGAINST. While I think it is despicable to burn the flag, I do happen to believe that it is protected under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constiturion and I swore an oath to support and defend same. BTW, I have not been relieved of that oath.
