From time to time some people feel the only way they can make a political statement is by burning our flag. But when I see someone burn a flag I thank God I live in a country that is so free an individual can make the ultimate political statement without recourse. This shows the strength of our country and puts our flag above all other nations. If we were to dictate respect by amending the Bill of Rights this would be a far larger desecration of the flag than any one individual burning it. Dictating respect for our flag would put it on the same level as the flag of China, USSR and any other country, which would Imprison its people for this type of political statement.
Flag burning is a rare but powerful and important form of free speech.
In fact, the proposed constitutional amendment would do irreparable harm to our right to free speech and undermine the very principles for which the American flag stands. Those who favor the proposed amendment say they do so in honor of the flag. But their proposal to unravel the First Amendment is spitting in the face of the freedom our flag represents - freedom that millions of Americans have died to defend. Please help prevent the desecration of our Constitution, Bill of Rights and our flag. DO NOT amend the Bill of Rights.