Today we'll consider the question that Adam raised yesterday about "soft" vs. "hard" protest. After discussing what a "hard protest" might be, we'll examine one that some might consider to be just that, the burning of the American Flag. Questions about whether this is permitted under the First Amendment reached the Supreme Court in the case Texas v. Johnson. We'll watch the film For Which it Stands and read excerpts from the majority and dissenting opinions of Texas v. Johnson to continue our debate.
Texas v. Johnson Notes and Opinions
Homework for the weekend is to do a blog post about an issue of your choosing.
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