William J. Brennan, Jr. Quote

We do not consecrate the flag by punishing its desecration, for in doing so, we dilute the freedom this cherished emblem represents.


The Conscience of the Court (ed. SIU Press, 1999) - ISBN: 9780809322343


We do not consecrate the flag by punishing its desecration, for in doing so, we dilute the freedom this cherished emblem represents.

We do not consecrate the flag by punishing its desecration, for in doing so, we dilute the freedom this cherished emblem represents.

We do not consecrate the flag by punishing its desecration, for in doing so, we dilute the freedom this cherished emblem represents.

We do not consecrate the flag by punishing its desecration, for in doing so, we dilute the freedom this cherished emblem represents.