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Traditionally, our symbol for America has been the flag, with it's bold stars and stripes. Yet this representation of our country has recently been an object of protest against our government. In the case of 1984, Johnson vs. the State of Texas, Johnson proceeded to burn the flag in a protest...
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On the ruling of disturbing the peace, desecrating the flag, and potentially causing uproar and violence, Johnson was sentenced to jail. His case, through an appeal, went to the Supreme Court where he was granted innocence, as the previous ruling conflicted with the first amendment right of freedom of expression...
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