And Besides, Congress Has Better Things To Worry About
Jim at Parkway Rest Stop has a superlative flag burning post that’s a must read if you are at all confused over why such an Amendment, or law, would be wrong.
He’s a member of the American Legion, which has raised money and campaigned for such an Amendment. In the post, he describes his sometimes successful efforts to change minds one member at a time.
The only thing I can say in favor of the flag burning Amendment is that if people truly want it to be illegal, which they don’t, it’s the legitimate way to achieve it. The Court correctly ruled that laws against it are unconstitutional. The only way around that is an Amendment that says “...except for this...� with respect to the First Amendment.
Anyway, go and read Jim’s post, even if you’re already opposed to the Amendment. It’s good stuff.
Thanks, Jay.
Posted by Jim - PRS on 06/25 at 10:05 AM
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