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Re: Flag Burning
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 18 Jul 2001 18:24:48 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Duane Hess writes:
> Stirring the waters a bit here...
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> I'm not sure what I think of the proposed amendment. I'm all for free
> speech, but I think that burning the flag is wrong too. Is there middle
> ground somewhere where I could find some footing? What do you think?
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> http://news.excite.com/news/r/news/news-congress-flag-dc
I think that the right to burn the flag in protest is clearly (and should be)
protected by the first amendment. Such an action demonstrates distress and
outrage more concisely and more stridently than can any written manifesto. The
right to express one's feelings about the government is a key right of the
citizens of the United States.
I hope that the amendment continues to fail. If it made it through the Senate,
I would strongly urge my state not to ratify.
Out of curiosity, what do you and Larry mean when you say 'wrong?'
Chris
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| (...) I do not feel that it is right to burn the flag. It may be more of an emotional attachment to a symbol than anything. Many people have fought and died for the principles that the flag (in it's various designs throughout history) stands for. I (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) I don't think things have got quite to the point of needing to burn the flag just yet. I see it as such a disrespectful statement that it's only one small step from armed rebellion. The excesses and oppressions of our government haven't yet (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| Stirring the waters a bit here... I'm not sure what I think of the proposed amendment. I'm all for free speech, but I think that burning the flag is wrong too. Is there middle ground somewhere where I could find some footing? What do you think? (URL) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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