Title LXII, Chapter 646-A of New Hampshire State Law is younger than John McCain.
The U.S. Flag Code - which sets guidelines “for all handling and display of the Stars and Stripes” - is also younger than John McCain. However, since the code dictates that penalties are left to the States, let’s turn it over to the great state of New Hampshire:
“It shall be unlawful to knowingly desecrate (”Desecration” meaning the act of diverting from a sacred purpose or use to which a flag has been devoted by another individual or group of individuals. The act of desecration shall include burning, defacing, mutilating, destroying or trampling upon the flag.) a flag of the United States while it is properly displayed… (or) while it is the property of another.”
The above photograph depicts a flag John McCain autographed for a supporter at a January rally in Keene, N.H.
Oops.
(Thanks to Matt W. for the tip!)
To be fair, Lawrence v. Texas (also younger than McCain) overturned the flag desecration ban.
Comment by Scott — June 3, 2008 @ 3:00 pm
uh, you sure about that one?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_v._Texas
Comment by admin — June 3, 2008 @ 3:26 pm
I think he means Texas v Johnson. Either way it should be covered by our first amendment rights!
Comment by Kitty — June 3, 2008 @ 4:33 pm
Looks like John McCain loves our flag as much as he loves NAFTA.
Comment by Average Male — June 7, 2008 @ 12:03 am
That flag was made in China, so it doesn’t count.
Comment by Lee — June 9, 2008 @ 6:49 pm