Pug’s Place

E wrote a blog entry holding various peoples’ opinions on flag burning to which I replied two days ago. It’s a fairly interesting conversation if only because those who have so far stated they oppose the practice of (political) flag burning have yet to offer any logical arguments, only appeals to emotion (”I think it’s disrespectful therefore it’s bad!” types of comments). Theresa also has replied with a trio of well-thought-out refutes which deserve careful reading by anyone who believes there should be a law against flag burning.

If anyone knows of a worn flag here in Gainesville which we could retire, I’d be interested in leading a proper, civilian-done burning ceremony… but one with posters around it that say, “This flag retirement is an act of protected political speech.”

Anyone who wishes to weigh in on the issue, please do so on E’s blog — I’ve disabled comments on this post for that reason.