3. Analyze the reason that the Supreme Court found the burning of a flag to be protected free speech as it did in Texas v. Johns
on. A. This action did not defame or insult anyone It created no harm.
B. This action is symbolic speech. The action symbolizes a viewpoint.
C. This action, if done on private property, is within the rights of a private citizen
D. This action is legal as long as it is done in a respectful manner in order to dispose of an old flag
Congress thought President Lincoln was being to sincere and forgiving toward the Confederate side of the US (remember that they seceded from the Union and formed their own goverment which started the American Civil War).
