As GatorB said, it comes down to the states.
One report I heard earlier said that a poll 80% of the public was against flag desecration (I would love to see an accompanying poll of the same people how many of them know exactly what desecration
is
). Interestingly though, according to
this article 63% of the public opposes a constitutional ammendment.
Gene Taylor (congressman from MS) got appluse numerous times this morning trying to get in much objected to jabs in about the absurdity of congress taking on this matter while there were so many pressing budget issues pushed to the back burner.
You guys away from a TV can check in on the antics anytime at
http://www.cspan.org
BTW, since this thread started the ammendment passed in congress.