This was a landmark decision because it extended the rights of the people according to what is stated in the first amendment. The case was about people who were burning the US flag and this was forbidden in 48 out of 50 states. Now, since everyone has their right to free speech and can disagree with the country, they can express their feelings by symbolically burning that flag showing that they disregard the US government. This was forbidden until the Supreme Court allowed it stating that it was an individual freedom of a person to express his opinion, making it legal to burn the flag if you want to do so.
