On Mon, 24 Sep 2001 23:31:06 EDT, David E. Haberstich <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

< snip>

>On the other, recognition of the constitutional principle of
>free speech should guarantee anyone the right to show a flag even when no one
>else is doing so--either in a time of national crisis OR in a time of total
>peace and tranquility.

<snip>

>I seriously doubt that anyone who displays a flag or allows their employees
>to display flags is going to be liable for a discrimination lawsuit.  I think
>it's more likely that an administrator who forbids people to show a flag
>would risk a First Amendment violation.

<snip>

The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States applies only to the
federal government, and not to private citizens, organizations, or institutions.  This
is not to say that I agree with actions described; merely that the Director and the
institution would seem to be within their rights.

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