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Old 06-28-2006, 06:41 PM   #1
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Just a personal view. No offense.
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Old 06-28-2006, 06:49 PM   #2
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I'm not offended. I just don't get it. It's like passing a Constitutional Amendment to stop Anne Coulter from publishing books.
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Old 06-28-2006, 09:56 PM   #3
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Old 06-29-2006, 10:34 PM   #4
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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.
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Old 06-30-2006, 08:10 AM   #5
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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.
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?
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Old 06-30-2006, 10:07 AM   #6
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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.
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Old 06-29-2006, 11:58 PM   #7
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It's not a patriotic issue. Patriotism can be indicated by what choice you make when given one, not by removing the choice.
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Old 07-02-2006, 01:56 PM   #8
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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.


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It's not a patriotic issue. Patriotism can be indicated by what choice you make when given one, not by removing the choice.
You are so right, HM. I just seem to have a soft spot in me about the Flag. Great discussion.
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