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So the yearly ritual of the Congressional debate over a “Flag Protection Amendment” (most recently considered by the Senate as S.J. Res 12 and by the House, last year, as H.J. Res 10) has come again to a close with, thankfully, no changes to the law. It’s a useful barometer of your congressthings’ attitudes toward civil liberties; are they committed enough to the open democratic ideal to stand on the same side of the line as flag-burners?

34 Senators showed some stones this time around, and you can check the link to see if you are represented by one of them. Odds are good you’re not, so that’s at least 66 more reasons to Vote Freshman.

Last year, the motion to amend actually passed in the House, 286-130 with 18 not voting. The result of the roll call can serve as the seed for a shopping list of representatives in greatest need of replacement on liberties grounds. But there are a lot of people who belong on that list. That’s why I recommend playing it safe. Vote Freshman!