Letting the People Decide: The Constitutional Amendment Authorizing Congress to Prohibit the Physical Desecration of the Flag of the United States : Hearing Before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Eighth Congress, Second Session, March 10, 2004U.S. Government Printing Office, 2005 - 229 páginas |
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Página 71 - If there is a bedrock principle underlying the First Amendment, it is that the Government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable. . . Punishing desecration of the flag dilutes the very freedom that makes this emblem so revered, and worth revering.
Página 66 - [FJreedom to differ is not limited to things that do not matter much. That would be a mere shadow of freedom. The test of its substance is the right to differ as to things that touch the heart of the existing order.
Página 133 - when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning. ")• What may be prohibited is only that destruction of a flag that communicates a particular message, one of disrespect or contempt. The conclusion that a particular act of burning is
Página 59 - Freedom to differ is not limited to things that do not matter much. That would be a mere shadow of freedom. The test of its substance is the right to differ as to things
Página 163 - The Court has held that it is a bedrock principle underlying the First Amendment that the government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea offensive and disagreeable.
Página 93 - Fact and Fiction on The Right of the People to Protect Old Glory FICTION: Burning the American flag is protected "speech " as defined by the First Amendment to the Constitution. FACT: Flag burning is not speech as defined by our Founding Fathers in the First Amendment, which reads: "Congress shall make no law respecting an
Página 42 - flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture or drawing of any nature.
Página 50 - Please do not hesitate to contact us if we may be of additional assistance. The Office of Management and Budget has advised us that, from the perspective of the Administration's program, there is no
Página 4 - will turn the time over to Senator Leahy, and then we will go to our witnesses. STATEMENT OF HON. PATRICK J. LEAHY, A US SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF VERMONT Senator LEAHY. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
Página 122 - warmest friends and the best supporters the Constitution has do not contend that it is free from imperfections.... The People . .. can, as they will have the advantage of experience on their Side, decide with as much propriety on the alterations and amendment which are necessary.