The last time the GOP won a presidential race was in 1988. Racism, a lie and un-American crap, but it worked. Protecting the right to destroy property has no relation to the question whether people are free to speak or to write or campaign or petition against the leaders of their government. This statement reveals several differences between Sen. Lott and myself. I consider murder to be conduct of the most offensive kind.
Flag burning has nothing to do with protecting the right to destroy property.
For one, I think most people who burn flags bring their own, and if they stole one of Mr. Lott's, I'm sure they would get charged with theft. Don't get me wrong, I'm not pro-flag burning. I have never burned a flag, and I think the idea is kind of stupid and very clich at this point in time. However, making stupid laws is one thing but stupid amendments to the Bill of Rights is another beast altogether. Well I'm glad the Senate Majority Leader has his priorities straight.