There are many curious aspects to the latest flag fracas. There is the absurdity of the proposed change in our basic constitutional framework by treating such minor specifics as a flag law. There is the proposal to outlaw 'desecration' of the American flag. 'Desecration' means 'to divest of a sacred character or office.' Is the American flag, battle emblem of the U.S. government, supposed to be 'sacred?' Are we to make a religion of statolatry? What sort of grotesque religion is that?" (written 1995; reposted 06/26/05)

http://www.lewrockwell.com/rothbard/rothbard79.html

from LewRockwell.Com, by Murray N. Rothbard


Informant: Thomas L. Knapp