Question

i understand that this flag has serious important meanings... but that does not mean that... people may not under the first amendment show their feelings by what texas calls desecration of a venerated object. i think its a most important case. i sense that it goes to the heart of the first amendment, to hear things or to see things that we hate test the first amendment more than seeing or hearing things that we like. it wasnt designed for things we like. they never needed a first amendment.
—william m. kunstler,
attorney for gregory lee johnson,
texas v. johnson
use the drop - down menu to complete the sentence.
in this excerpt, attorney william kunstler is arguing against his clients conviction.
the main idea of this excerpt is that the first amendment is essential because it
makes flag burning a crime
allows for symbolic speech
promotes nonviolent actions

Explanation:

The excerpt emphasizes that under the First Amendment, people can show their feelings (even through what Texas calls desecration). This implies that the First Amendment allows for a form of expression (symbolic, like flag - related actions as a way of showing feelings). Flag burning being a crime is contrary to what the excerpt argues (since it says people may show feelings under the First Amendment). Promoting nonviolent actions is not the main focus; the main focus is on the right to express (symbolic speech aspect).

Answer:

allows for symbolic speech