Friday, June 24, 2005

Flag burning amendment

I'm against an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits flag burning. As a libertarian, it offends my sense of personal freedom and liberty.

Look, anytime I see an American burn a flag, I want to rip off his leg and beat him over the head with it. I'm outraged and offended by stupidity in general, and this degree of stupidity in specific.

However, this is America, and you're free to be stupid if you want to be. Washington, DC, and its "seasonal residents" are proof.

Is burning a map of the U.S. next? What about burning a hat with the American flag on it? Perhaps a bumper sticker with a picture of a burning flag? Which of those is any different an expression of free speech than burning a flag?

I disagree with the dope-smoking, treehugging, burlap-wearing, non-bathing, unkempt, unemployable, and otherwise useless human beings who burn the flag right after burning their joint...but they have a right to be stupid ass Americans. Usually people like that are given a talk show, movie role, lunch date with Michael Moore (bring the platinum card for that!), or run for public office (and likely win) in California.

Flag burning is covered by the First Amendment, and passing another amendment that says otherwise is morally wrong and a monumental waste of time...something to which we Americans are becoming increasingly more accustomed while watching our elected leaders.