“Why do we need a Constitutional Amendment with regard to burning the...” – Tom, Man of the Year ... Movie Quotes Database

(on patriotism)

Why do we need a Constitutional Amendment with regard to burning the flag? Let's just make the flag out of asbestos. They talk about the desecration of the American flag and yet, online, you can buy flag underwear. I just saw my grandmother wearing a flag thong, and I was like, "Granny, I don't wanna know where Old Glory is!" ...If it was really unpatriotic to question one's government, we'd still be British.

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