Here's the thing of it: can't burn the flag, check... Got that. Can I scorch it? Pee on it? Make underwear out of it? Are boxers OK but crotchless panties a no-no?
It gets sort of ridiculous, when it comes right down to it. I don't think a law like this is reasonable. Anytime you forbid some specific action, you by extension, in many people's minds, condone all actions not specifically forbidden. Just ask DPC members who run afoul of our advanced editing rules because they made that assumption.
So make a law prohibiting "disrespect of flag"; that's clear, right? Uh uh... Same problem. Where do you draw the line and who draws it?
Bottom line; in a free society, we have to choose not to be anal about people who abuse their freedoms. It's one of the prices we pay.
Robt.
Message edited by author 2005-06-26 19:12:59.
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