here is the article. I cant understand what they are saying.http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2003-04-07-cross-burning_x.htm
Why did this case arrived to the Supreme Court? WHat happened in the lower court?
2007-11-26 13:49:22 · 1 answers · asked by dude d 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Can you describe me why Justice Clarence Thomas comments were so significant in this case?
2007-11-26 13:59:27 · update #1
It is illegal to burn crosses in Virginia. The strict constructionists on the Court disagreed. Even if we disagree with symbolic protests should they be banned? Is burning a cross different than burning a flag? Or burning a book?
I think he was only saying that it is better to let people make protests than limit their freedom.
It is a very emotional issue but it is important to define our freedoms correctly.
2007-11-27 10:04:56 · answer #1 · answered by Menehune 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋