In the case of Texas v. Johnson, the state of Texas claimed that desecrating the American flag was not protected speech under the First Amendment. The U.S. Supreme Court decided that it was. In 1–2 sentences, explain why the Supreme Court made this decision.

Question

In the case of Texas v. Johnson, the state of Texas claimed that desecrating the American flag was not protected speech under the First Amendment. The U.S. Supreme Court decided that it was. In 1–2 sentences, explain why the Supreme Court made this decision.

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if the protest does not result in violence, it should be allowed
protected speech allowed even if it is offensive to many people

What to Write About:
According to the U.S. Supreme Court, if the desecration or destruction of the US flag, such as burning it, does not incite or cause _____________________. Then the act of destroying the US flag is considered to be ____________________________ even if many people do not like the act of destroying the flag.

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Answer 1

According to the U.S. Supreme Court, if the desecration or destruction of the US flag, such as burning it, does not incite or cause violence, then the act of destroying the US flag is considered to be protected speech even if many people do not like the act of destroying the flag.