Respect And Prestige

We cannot allow the American flag to be shot at anywhere on earth if we are to retain our respect and prestige.
—    Senator Barry Goldwater
[Symbolically, I agree with the Senator.  Practically, I prefer to defend and protect our people rather than our symbols.  Toleration of free speech does not equal toleration of personal physical attacks (let alone gun shots).    —    kmab]
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