[RAICES] IMPORTANT: Please Oppose the Flag Burning Amendment: Keep Free Speech Alive!

[thoughtcage .]

hello,

    the senate is trying to pass an anti-flag desecration amendment. please 
visit the ACLU link below. i'd thought i'd pass this on. i know this is a 
more complicated issue than flag burning - it has to do with what is meant 
by "patriotism," who can be patriotic, etc.

respectfully sent,
sydney

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From: Matt Howes, National Internet Organizer, ACLU
To: ACLU Action Network Members
Date: May 6, 2003

Oppose the Flag Burning Amendment: Keep Free Speech Alive!

In this time of conflict and uncertainty, the right of free speech and the
freedom to dissent is being attacked on all sides. One such continuing 
attempt
is a proposed constitutional amendment that would fundamentally alter the 
First
Amendment by giving Congress the power to prohibit the physical 
"desecration" of
the American flag.

This proposed amendment is part of a larger campaign to chill freedom of 
dissent
and restrict freedom of expression -- it needs to be stopped now!

Although our fight against the proposed amendment has made headway in recent
years, the margins of our victories remain precariously thin.  It is 
critical
that we protect the very freedoms that our national symbols represent.

Take Action! Click here for more information and to take action.
http://www.aclu.org/FreeSpeech/FreeSpeech.cfm?ID=9969&c=50

P.S.  A group we work closely with, Veterans Defending the Bill of Rights, 
is
looking for fellow veterans who are willing to voice their opposition to the
amendment. If you are a veteran and are interested in joining (membership is
free), please sign up at:

http://forms.aclu.org/feedback/feedback.cfm?r=7&ia=1&ii=0

If you also know someone who might be interested in joining Veterans 
Defending
the Bill of Rights or taking action, please forward this email. Thanks!

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