i definatly agree that banning such a thing is taking away freedom of speech. i think americans are the only ones in the world who put such an emphasis on a flag! while we respect our flag...in canada we feel that there are other things that are more important to us, and represent freedom. for example...your national anthem. that should be worth more then a flag...because everday that you sing it, you personalize it and make it your own. it's a part of you, it comes from in you. call me a crazy canuck...but freedom of speech is the way to go.

p.s. i hope my american friends aren't offended with what i've written.