We do not consecrate the flag by punishing its desecration, for in doing so, we dilute the freedom this cherished emblem represents.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I believe our flag is more than just cloth and ink. It is a universally recognized symbol that stands for liberty, and freedom. It is the history of our nation, and it's marked by the blood of those who died defending it.
Flag desecration is not a constitutional issue for the courts. It is a political one that belongs to the people.
The American flag is the symbol of our freedom, national pride and history.
If a jerk burns the flag, America is not threatened, democracy is not under siege, freedom is not at risk.
Our flag is not just one of many political points of view. Rather, the flag is a symbol of our national unity.
Worrying that banning flag desecration would inhibit free speech reveals a misunderstanding of the flag's fundamental nature.
Our flag represents every American and it should not be hidden away as a result of property agreements.
The American flag is the most recognized symbol of freedom and democracy in the world.
It is the will of the American people that we have a right to protect our flag and this can only be accomplished by passing a Constitutional amendment.
I believe that movements to suppress wrongs can be carried out under the protection of our flag.
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