it’s something…

Fucking congress has their head up their collective ass, and I think my Representative is particularly talented in this area…

So a few weeks ago I sent him an email about the flag ammendment, something to the effect of don’t be a dumbass and vote in favor this Ammendment.

So today I get his responce…

Thank you for contacting me regarding the Flag Desecration resolution, H.J. Res 10. I welcome your thoughts on this matter, and I appreciate the opportunity to respond.

As you may know, on June 22, 2005, the Flag Desecration resolution passed the House of Representatives. This bill will amend the U. S. Constitution to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

This resolution is intended to overturn a 1989 decision by the US Supreme Court, which ruled 5- 4 that flag burning was a protected free-speech right. That ruling threw out a 1968 federal statue and lag-protection laws in 48 states. The law was a response to anti-Vietnam war protesters setting fire to the American flag at their demonstrations.

The proposed one-line amendment to the Constitution reads, “The Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.” For the language to be added to the Constitution, it must be approved not only by two-thirds of each chamber but also by 38 states within seven years.

While we may disagree on this particular legislation, please know that I am proud to represent you in Congress and I will continue to work hard to protect the American people.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I look forward to hearing from you in the future.

Sincerely,

Ric Keller
Member of Congress

Maybe it is just me, but when I read this email I get the feeling that the intended messages is a big “Fuck You!”.