Flag protection amendment: hearing before the Subcommittee on the Constitution of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, One Hundred Eighth Congress, first session, on H.J. Res. 4, May 7, 2003United States, United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on the Constitution U.S. Government Printing Office, 2003 - 47 páginas |
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4, May 7, 2003 United States, United States. Congress. House. Committee on the
Judiciary. Subcommittee on the Constitution. Mr . SCOTT . No , Mr . Chairman ,
other than welcome the witnesses and we will get into questions . I appreciate the
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4, May 7, 2003 United States, United States. Congress. House. Committee on the
Judiciary. Subcommittee on the Constitution. Mr . SCOTT . No , Mr . Chairman ,
other than welcome the witnesses and we will get into questions . I appreciate the
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Thank you for allowing me to testify here today and I will be glad to answer any
questions that you may have . Mr . CHABOT . Mr . May , you are recognized for 5
minutes . STATEMENT OF GARY E . MAY , ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SO .
Thank you for allowing me to testify here today and I will be glad to answer any
questions that you may have . Mr . CHABOT . Mr . May , you are recognized for 5
minutes . STATEMENT OF GARY E . MAY , ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SO .
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Veterans from Gulf War I still have unanswered questions about what is popularly
known as Gulf War syndrome . The list goes on . The spotty record in veterans '
services is more shameful when one considers that the impact of military service
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Veterans from Gulf War I still have unanswered questions about what is popularly
known as Gulf War syndrome . The list goes on . The spotty record in veterans '
services is more shameful when one considers that the impact of military service
...
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... so , permit the majority to rule on this specific question . Up to 80 % of the
American people have consistently supported the amendment . In a democracy ,
the burden should normally be on those who would block majority rule - - in this
case ...
... so , permit the majority to rule on this specific question . Up to 80 % of the
American people have consistently supported the amendment . In a democracy ,
the burden should normally be on those who would block majority rule - - in this
case ...
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That question uncovers the attitude beneath the “ Wacky Hypotheticals "
argument . For the mocking spirit of the argument suggests disdain not only for
people who advocate protection of the American flag . It also depends on an
assumption ...
That question uncovers the attitude beneath the “ Wacky Hypotheticals "
argument . For the mocking spirit of the argument suggests disdain not only for
people who advocate protection of the American flag . It also depends on an
assumption ...
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Página 28 - The very purpose of a Bill of Rights was to withdraw certain subjects from the vicissitudes of political controversy, to place them beyond the reach of majorities and officials and to establish them as legal principles to be applied by the courts.
Página 9 - At the same time, the candid citizen must confess that if the policy of the government upon vital questions, affecting the whole people, is to be irrevocably fixed by decisions of the Supreme Court, the instant they are made, in ordinary litigation between parties in personal actions, the people will have ceased to be their own rulers, having to that extent practically resigned their government into the hands of that eminent tribunal.
Página 13 - Oh say, can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming! And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Página 28 - ... purpose of a Bill of Rights was to withdraw certain subjects from the vicissitudes of political controversy, to place them beyond the reach of majorities and officials and to establish them as legal principles to be applied by the courts. One's right to life, liberty, and property, to free speech, a free press, freedom of worship and assembly, and other fundamental rights may not be submitted to vote; they depend on the outcome of no elections.
Página 46 - ... guard against the fraudulent usurpation of our flag? an abuse which brings so much embarrassment and loss on the genuine citizen, and so much danger to the nation of being involved in war, that no endeavor should be spared to detect and suppress it.
Página 46 - This flag means more than association and reward. It is the symbol of our national unity, our national endeavor, our national aspiration. It tells you of the struggle for independence, of Union preserved, of liberty and union one and inseparable, of the sacrifices of brave men and women to whom the ideals and honor of this nation have been dearer than life.
Página 45 - Therefore a State will be wanting in care for the well-being of its people if it ignores the fact that they regard the flag as a symbol of their country's power and prestige, and will be impatient if any open disrespect is shown towards it.
Página 45 - It does not represent the views of any particular political party, and it does not represent any particular political philosophy. The flag is not simply another "idea" or "point of view" competing for recognition in the marketplace of ideas.
Página 39 - Don't interfere with anything in the Constitution. — That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties.
Página 23 - Anyone who's been involved with this issue — on either side — over the years, and who's had an opportunity to see every reference to it in the media across the country, can describe one repeating pattern. Most of the time, the issue is not mentioned. Then, in the weeks before one or another congressional consideration of it, there comes a cascade of editorials and commentary - about 90% hostile to and professing alarm about the amendment. Supporters can describe the other aspect of the pattern:...