Should there be an amendment to the Constitution prohibiting the desecration of the US flag for
... While trying to get voters’ attention, flag burning is sometimes used as a very strong statement. Unless the person performing the act is harming someone or something, that person burning the flag while making a point, should not be prosecuted for his/her actions. The first amendment states, “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press;” If we were to pass an amendment to the Constitution violating the act of flag burning, we would be completely violating the Constitution itself! Ignoring this amendment would undermine our entire republican government. ... Our government is ruled by the Constitution. ... Now the desire of the President is to add an amendment to the Constitution that outlaws flag burning.