What???!!! I haven't even read the story yet, but I've written my Senator:

House Backs Ban On Flag Burning - New York Times

Dearest Senator Smith,

I am one of your constituents. And I have an opinion I think needs your attention.

Today's top national news headline has got to be wrong. I just read, not more than five minutes ago, that the House has voted to amend The Constitution.

Although I am sure this is a political stunt for commercials during the coming mid-term election, I am compelled to contact you to make sure you understand that this type of political stunt is not patriotic.

Patriotism is the ache I feel in my heart when the bigots turn their hate into law. Patriotism is the yearning in my soul for my conscience to be free of the burden of murders committed in the name of We, the People.

Patriotism is the sorrow I know when a murderer walks free so that the innocent may, too. Patriotism is respecting my neighbor's rights beginning where mine end. Patriotism is the anger we feel when our rights are violated.

A Patriot is proud of the United States for doing what is right when no other nation will. A true Patriot, even the politicians, will not let this type of foolishness anywhere near our blessed Constitution.

Senator Smith, I urge you, from the bottom of my red, white and blue heart, do not vote for this bill.