Old dog? New trick.Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens has twice voted to reject flag burning as an act of free speech. He now recognizes that our tolerance of such an act affirms our commitment to the concepts of free speech. From MSNBC: “If one were to burn a flag today, the act would convey a message of freedom that ours is a society that is strong enough to tolerate such acts by those whom we despise,” Stevens said. “Today, one could not burn a flag without reminding every observer that we cherish our freedom.” I’ve written before that although I would like every American to honor the sacrifice of those who have ensured our liberty, and the flag that symbolizes those acts, the greater concept is our freedom to speak our minds. Proposals to “protect” the flag are transparent attempts to play upon the emotions of voters at the expense of constitutional integrity. Michael Previous: NASA Moon Camp? Warning Will Robinson! -- Next: Bat Guano McKinney |
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