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flag-burning
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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
I apparently misunderstood that he was making an interesting point. Of course it goes to punishing ideas, or at least statutes that would punish ideas. That's a novel take on it?
There's nothing facially objectionable about the amendment itself, I suppose. The problem comes when Congress passes another flag desecration law, which will be in immediate tension with the first amendment. Which trumps?
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Dunno, but apparently the proponents are communing with the dead:
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“Ask the men and women who stood on top of the (World) Trade Center," said Rep. Randy (Duke) Cunningham, R-Calif. "Ask them and they will tell you: pass this amendment."
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Nice to know that 9/11 can still be used for cheap political points.
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