More Flag Burning Quotes

This time from the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation - and it's one of those rare occasions when I'm in agreement with the majority of them.

"I actually respect people's right to protest, even if they're stupid."

- U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano (D-Somerville)

Can't argue that.

"Gasoline is $2.35 a gallon, we're fighting two wars in the Middle East and we're spending our way into bankruptcy, but for the 15th year in a row the politicians in Washington are focused on changing the Constitution to stop something that almost never happens."

U.S. Rep. Martin Meehan (D-Lowell)

I agree, Marty, BUT that line of reasoning certainly didn't stop you and your colleagues from supporting a nationwide ban on scary-looking, semi-automatic "assault weapons" which the ban's proponents proclaimed were the overwhelming "weapon of choice" for gangbangers and drug dealers, despite numerous studies published since that contradict that theory.

"There are many other forms of nonviolent protest that remain available to protesters who seem to have no shortage of creativity," Lynch said. "This is one they can do without."

U.S. Rep. Stephen F. Lynch (D-South Boston)

Hey, Lynchie, there are a LOT of things in this world we can "do without" - homophobic bigots waving "God Hates Fags" signs at the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in your neighborhood is one shining example. It doesn't mean we should curtail the civil liberties and constitutionally protected rights of American citizens, for which our founding fathers gave their lives, just because we disagree. Wake Grow up.