Frist, R-Tenn., who is considering a White House bid in 2008.

[Heath]

WASHINGTON - Amending the Constitution to prohibit flag burning may be considered political posturing in the nation's capital, says Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, but it's not pandering to the GOP's conservative base to pursue such protection.

"It's important to the heart and soul of the American people," said Frist, R-Tenn., who is considering a White House bid in 2008.

Asked on "Fox News Sunday" if flag burning and gay marriage were the most important issues the Senate can address in June, Frist said the agenda will focus on securing the country and its values.

"I'm going to Arlington Cemetery tomorrow, and I'm going to see that American flag waving on every single grave over there," Frist said the day before Memorial Day ceremonies at the military cemetery.

"And when you look at that flag and then you tell me that right now people in this country are saying it's OK to desecrate that flag and to burn it and to not pay respect to it — is that important to our values as a people when we've got 130,000 people fighting for our freedom and liberty today? That is important."

Frist defended a constitutional ban on gay marriage because "that union between a man and a woman is the cornerstone of our society. It is under attack today." At work against such amendments to state constitutions are "activist judges, unelected activist judges," he said.

 

[guido]

WASHINGTON - Amending the Constitution to prohibit flag burning may be considered political posturing in the nation's capital, says Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, but it's not pandering to the GOP's conservative base to pursue such protection.

"It's important to the heart and soul of the American people," said Frist, R-Tenn., who is considering a White House bid in 2008.

Asked on "Fox News Sunday" if flag burning and gay marriage were the most important issues the Senate can address in June, Frist said the agenda will focus on securing the country and its values.

"I'm going to Arlington Cemetery tomorrow, and I'm going to see that American flag waving on every single grave over there," Frist said the day before Memorial Day ceremonies at the military cemetery.

"And when you look at that flag and then you tell me that right now people in this country are saying it's OK to desecrate that flag and to burn it and to not pay respect to it — is that important to our values as a people when we've got 130,000 people fighting for our freedom and liberty today? That is important."

Frist defended a constitutional ban on gay marriage because "that union between a man and a woman is the cornerstone of our society. It is under attack today." At work against such amendments to state constitutions are "activist judges, unelected activist judges," he said.

Frist is not likely running for president. In his campaign for Senate, he promised to serve 2 terms, then go home. His 2nd Senate term is almost up.

 

[Teresh]

*shrugs*

Frist is unelectable because too many people know who he is and don't like him. The Federal Marriage Amendment will die in the Senate like it did last time and the the amendment against flag-burning will probably die also.

Both are against the American ideal and the American dream--Does Bill Frist think people are more interested in him than the memes that really control our society? Possibly, but he's dead wrong and there's really nothing he can do to stop the slaughter the GOP is going to take at the polls this year.

 

[guido]

*shrugs*

Frist is unelectable because too many people know who he is and don't like him. The Federal Marriage Amendment will die in the Senate like it did last time and the the amendment against flag-burning will probably die also.

Both are against the American ideal and the American dream--Does Bill Frist think people are more interested in him than the memes that really control our society? Possibly, but he's dead wrong and there's really nothing he can do to stop the slaughter the GOP is going to take at the polls this year.

Exactly. The polls clearly show it, and I expect that margin to grow larger. This is like 1976 all over again. People are tired of corrupt Republicans and are ready for a change.

 

[pek1]

. . . People are tired of corrupt Republicans and are ready for a change.

Amen, guido!! Preach it, sister!!