It seems NRO readers are not too fond of a flag-burning amendment either. Here is a representative reader comment:

I oppose an amendment to prohibit desecration to our Banner, for the simple reason that I don’t wish to elevate the status of those who desecrate it. Many who do would welcome arrest, so as to validate their martyrdom (as they would undoubtedly proclaim it). I say, let them do their foul performance, that all may see and judge their character. Such will suffice.

And another that is even less favorable:

It is a repulsive idea. My complaint is that the Congress seems to have been completely taken over by politics. It’s mostly the Republicans now as they control both chambers, but Democrats do it too, i.e.. filibustering judges. There seems to be precious little desire to actually legislate. No budgets, no energy bill, fake Medicare bill to provide prescription coverage. If I could, I’d throw the whole bunch out and fill it by national lottery. You’re picked, you serve.