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Flag Burning Amendment Debate | |||
Most people in the United States see the American flag as a revered icon of American history. The flag brings thoughts of the lexington and Concord, storming the beaches at Normandy, or even the terrorist attacks of 9/11. However, some people believe that burning the flag sends a powerful message of dissent to poltical leaders--which it certainly does. After the Supreme Court protected flag burning as free expression, the discussion in recent years has turned to a flag burning amendment--banning burning the flag. Read the article "Forget Flag Burning" by Major General Robert Scales. Task: Create a short written defense of your opinion on flag burning. |