Thomas Jefferson said in his first inaugural address in 1801, "Error of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to tolerate it."
I spent three years active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps and, like most Americans, I get a lump in my throat when I see the flag of our nation properly and proudly displayed. I grit my teeth when some arrogant ingrate tries to desecrate that sacred symbol of freedom. But part of the genius of our system is in its protection of the right of peaceful dissent.We have a very important election this Nov. 5, and I sincerely hope that Bob Dole is our next president and that Chris Cannon replaces the Clinton clone from Orem. But, sorry, Bob and Chris, amending the Constitution to prevent flag-burning is like swatting at a mosquito with a sledge-hammer - much more likely to damage the body (the Republic) than to have any effect on the pitiful mosquito.
Jack Mason
Salt Lake City