Collin+Coyle

Guiding research question: Should desecration of the flag be illegal or protected by freedom of expression? I will analyze the instances of flag desecration criminalzation. I will also examine the possible consequences of allowing United States citizens to burn and disrespect the flag. "Hope N' Change Cartoons: 5/9/10 - 5/16/10." //Hope N' Change Cartoons: 5/9/10 - 5/16/10//. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Nov. 2012. [].

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 * pros || cons ||
 * Desecration of the flag is simple matter of expression. || Desecration of the flag is a negetive symbol that undermines the authority of the govenrment. ||
 * It has been found by the Supreme Court in the case of Texas v. Johnson that Gregory Johnson was well within his rights to burn an American flag. || Supreme Court soon passed the Flag Protection Act of 1989 which outlawed outright desecration of the American flag. ||
 * In the Supreme Court case of United States v. Eichman, the Flag Protection Act of 1989 was found to violate our right to freedom of expression. || Filmed flag desecration can make America's enemies think that the United States is weak. ||