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Re: Flag Burning
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
Date: 
Wed, 18 Jul 2001 19:58:00 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Christopher L. Weeks writes:


Out of curiosity, what do you and Larry mean when you say 'wrong?'

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 gotten so bad that we are at that point. And I still
have hope for turnaround in the US. Remember, libertarianism is on the rise,
worldwide, in my view.

++Lar



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  Re: Flag Burning
 
And before the zealots start screaming, note that Larry stated libertarianism (SMALL l) is on the rise, not Libertarianism. Big difference, as has been noted before. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, iPlanet Web Server Technical Support | Netscape (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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(...) 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 (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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