George Will has written column after column sermonizing about First Amendment excesses, lecturing sternly about the difference between speech and action, and ridiculing the idea that (for example) flag-burning sends a political message and therefore qualifies for First Amendment protection.
Flag burning has been opposed by many groups for its symbolism.
mnli hypothesis: Flag burning has been opposed by many groups for its symbolism. premise: George Will has written column after column sermonizing about First Amendment excesses, lecturing sternly about the difference between speech and action, and ridiculing the idea that (for example) flag-burning sends a political message and therefore qualifies for First Amendment protection.