Had it passed, it wouldn't have changed things a lot. There will always be disrepectful commies lurking in the shadows of the free world.
I do wish it had passed, tho....

Why?

Just a personal view. No offense. :2cents:

I'm not offended. I just don't get it. It's like passing a Constitutional Amendment to stop Anne Coulter from publishing books.

She'd still talk.:sniff:

At least the government would have made a 'stand up for the colors' statement had they passed it. As stated above, I don't think it would have made a major difference but I appreciate a stand up and shout it out effort in regards to these patriotic issues.

It's not a patriotic issue. Patriotism can be indicated by what choice you make when given one, not by removing the choice.

I don't mean to touch on a sensitive issue, but don't you feel at least a bit odd that while appreciating the "stand up and shout out" for "these patriotic issues" that one is, at the same time, supporting the violation of the first amendment?

And not just that, removing First Amendment protection for something that it was most fundamentally written to protect - political dissent.

Point taken. I tend to be a little zealous about these issues. A weakness on my part maybe.

Hell, I guess the way to look at it is, if people are turned on by 'banner' desecration.... so fuckin what? They're not hurting me.


You are so right, HM. I just seem to have a soft spot in me about the Flag. Great discussion.