A single Senate vote prevented passage of a proposed constitutional amendment to ban flag desecration.A single Senate vote prevented passage of a proposed constitutional amendment to ban flag desecration Flag desecration is a blanket term applied to various acts that intentionally deface a flag, most often a national flag (though other flags can be defaced as well). Often, such action is intended to make a political point against a country or its policies. (S.J. Res.12). The ideologically and politically diverse opposition to the amendment, which came close to attaining the required two-thirds majority required for passage, point out that such a ban would have compromised freedom of speech and expression and allowed an irreversible irreversible (ir´ēvur´seb  l),adj incapable of being reversed or returned to the original state. foothold foot·hold n. 1. A place providing support for the foot in climbing or standing. 2. A firm or secure position that provides a base for further advancement. foothold Noun 1. for censorship. Karen Ann Gajewski is a freelance editor and an editorial consultant to the Humanist hu·man·ist n. 1. A believer in the principles of humanism. 2. One who is concerned with the interests and welfare of humans. 3. a. A classical scholar. b. A student of the liberal arts. . |
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