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To: Edwarda who wrote (37208)	5/9/1999 10:00:00 AM
From: Father Terrence	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

What if I choose to burn a swastika? -- Or a witch, for that matter? What if I burn a cross, not as a racial statement, but as a symbol for the condemnation of christianity, or ALL religions, for that matter?

To: Edwarda who wrote (37208)	5/9/1999 12:14:00 PM
From: Ilaine	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 108807

Actually, burning a cross to make a racist statement is protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. It is "speech" by gesture and act. It's right up there with the KKK marching through wherever, Illinois. You should know that the United States Supreme Court has not passed on the legality of these so-called "hate crimes" acts. I realize that Chief Justice Rehnquist is ultra-conservative, but I predict a 9-0 vote against their constitutionality.