First Amendment reads, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise the
reof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” Based on verbiage of the Amendment, do you find the Supreme Court decision valid? Based on your opinion, do you agree with their ruling, why/why not?
The Supreme Court's ruling is valid because a liberty guaranteeing device is a right to freedom of religion and speech. Our founding fathers escaped the vestiges of one religion, which was the only acceptable religion. They escaped sectarianism and ignorance. Therefore, the freedom of speech and freedom of religion differentiates this country from the rest. The right to express my opinion is the right that we all share. As well as, the right to worship anywhere we please.
The flag is described as 'just a piece of cloth' which juxtaposes the importance and the symbolism of the flag. thought the entire poem there is a feeling of conflict.
