Last week the media was hyperventilating over the perceived injustice of President-elect Trump suggesting that people who burn the flag should be punished. That sort of censorship, many believe, would be an affront to the First Amendment, no matter whom was offended by the behavior.
Read MoreOn November 29th, President-elect Trump tweeted that “Nobody should be allowed to burn the American flag – if they do, there must be consequences – perhaps loss of citizenship or year in jail!”[1] I picture him sitting atop Trump tower, high above Whoville with a sly Grinchian smirk creasing his lips, as his thumbs masterfully crafted his plans to steal the media’s dignity…again.
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