Flag burning amendment sparks First Amendment fears
Washington AP reports free speech advocates warn a Bush proposed constitutional flag burn ban would undermine free expression. ACLU chief Ira Glasser says exceptions to the First Amendment would erode rights, while supporters argue the amendment allows legal debate and a referendum. Thurmond bill cites federal and state powers to prohibit desecration. Thornburgh notes implementing legislation would face court interpretation.
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Maryland lawmakers split on flag desecration amendment
Maryland's delegation split over a constitutional amendment to ban flag desecration after a Supreme Court ruling. the House approved a resolution criticizing the decision while most senators backed a similar measure. Several Maryland lawmakers favored legislation over an amendment, calling the ruling repugnant or last resort, and Rep. Bentley pushed for a broader protection.
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Bush joins efforts against flag burning
President Bush will work with Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole and House Minority Leader Robert Michel to craft a constitutional amendment banning flag desecration. The plan aims to build a bipartisan, brief measure likely to be unveiled on Capitol Hill and reflect debate over the Supreme Court ruling.
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