With several Senators absent due to <\/p>\n
presidential campaigns, sickness or the aftermath of Hurricane Frances, the Republican Senate leadership is planning to slip in a vote on <\/p>\n
the flag desecration amendment \u2013- a measure that would not otherwise pass. But due to these absences, this proposed amendment to the <\/p>\n
U.S. Constitution — which has already passed in the House — has a real chance of passing in the Senate. We need your help to stop it!<\/p>\n
The flag desecration amendment would alter the First Amendment for the first time. Civil libertarians, coalitions of veterans, <\/p>\n
religious leaders and other Americans have been vocally opposing this un-American initiative for many years, but its supporters have been <\/p>\n
waiting for a moment like this to slip it through.<\/p>\n
Take Action! The Senate vote will be extremely close and we need you to tell your <\/p>\n
Senators to oppose this dangerous amendment.<\/p>\n
American Civil Liberties Union : Act now! Senate Leaders Will Soon <\/p>\n Move to Approve the Flag Amendment<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With several Senators absent due to presidential campaigns, sickness or the aftermath of Hurricane Frances, the Republican Senate leadership is planning to slip in a vote on the flag desecration amendment \u2013- a measure that would not otherwise pass. But due to these absences, this proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution — which has already … Continue reading Senate leaders will soon move to approve the flag amendment (ACLU)<\/span>