speech
noun
ˈspēch
Synonyms of speech
1
a
: the communication or expression of thoughts in spoken words
b
: exchange of spoken words : CONVERSATION
2
a
: something that is spoken : UTTERANCE
b
: a usually public discourse : ADDRESS
3
a
: LANGUAGE, DIALECT
b
: an individual manner or style of speaking
4
: the power of expressing or communicating thoughts by speaking
People are not speaking when they're burning the flag. Have you ever seen a person speaking at a podium and burning the flag at the same time?
"Speech" encompasses far more than making sounds with your mouth. Quit being retarded.
Daniel begs to differ:
Well there’s your problem - you’re using a standard dictionary for legal terms. Try a law dictionary.
There’s the societal problem. Changing definitions for politically appointed politically acting people in black robes to fuck over the citizens.
Speech takes many forms. Not just speaking. You can burn your own flag legally in this country no matter what colors or patterns are found on it.
Have you seen money gushing out of people's mouths when they talk?
The Supreme Court has ruled that donations are a form of political speech. Thus, your actions hold the same weight as your spoken words.