fascism imposed by American lawmakers. Yes, that’s right. Fascism. By
definition, a fascist law is one that pushes patriotism to an extreme or violent
extent. The proposed Flag Desecration Amendment doesn’t necessarily push
patriotism to a violent extent, but is does force patriotism to an extreme. The
Proposed Flag Desecration Amendment would use government as a tool to turn the
American flag, a perennial symbol of patriotism, into an untouchable holy
object. This is fascism. Ultimately a flag is a simple piece of cloth with many
colors and designs imprinted on it; many Americans have clearly invested this
fabric with highly emotionally charged values. Although, flag burning is hardly
likely to threaten the flag’s symbolic value, forbidding flag burning will
surely diminish the flag’s principles.