"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or of the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
That's what it says, after all. It is precisely because burning a flag is such a powerful political statement that doing so is a right protected under the First Amendment - uncontroversial speech doesn't need protection.
I made the kit above. It's not for sale, so don't ask me. But you have the right to make - and use - one of your own.
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