Originally Posted by S P A N N O W

Amen! As a veteran I have a unique appreciation for the flag and what it represents and although I respect other's right to express themselves I expect them to do so in a way that demonstrates a fundamental respect for all parties.

IMHO many flag-burners do so merely to provoke a reaction, negative or positive, which (they hope) serves a political agenda. That's pathetic when one feels they can only express themselves by defacing a national symbol rather than developing a persuasive argument with words (which have proven to be monumentally more powerful over the history of man than any symbol burned in effigy).

I too would gladly serve again if called upon to do so and thereby preserve the rights of those who would disrespect this country - but they will never have my respect in return!