So with the Fourth coming up, i was thinking about this whole flag burning amendment thing, which failed to pass by one vote in the Senate. Now I understand that people feel strongly about it, but i really don't see how so many people, especially legislators, don't see making such an amendment as a big infringement on free speech. Granted a lot of them were probably supporting it just for political gain and not true conviction, but still the fact that it came so close to passing Congress is kinda scary. And even the argument that burning the flag is action and not speech (i think i heard Diane Feinstein make that argument to explain her support for the amendment this morning), why should someone not be allowed to burn a piece of their own property if they like. Now, I don't think its generally a good idea to insult people that way. I personally find other things more offensive, like burning crosses (not just because I'm black but also because I'm Christian), but i think there's a big difference btwn something being offensive and it being worthy of outlawing. And really, even moreso that the stuff congress often considers, arent there more important things to be done. Alas.