<p>Okay, first of all the 1st Amendment was added specifically to prevent the U.S. from forming a state church similar to that of the Church of England. Activists today have twisted it into meaning that our government cannot depict any aspect of the Christian faith, which last time I checked was an integral part of American hieritage. How about we start preventing politicians from placing their hand on the Bible when talking the oath, or people testifying in court doing the same? This current fiasco is overplayed. As mentioned earlier, the Protestant service is completely voluntary, and this is something that has been going on for many years with no ill effect. How many mids have complained about this so far? If the Supreme Court can rule that flag-burning is “freedom of speech” (ick), then I think that this might be considered the same. And if people really want to bring in the separation of church and state, then maybe the state should get out of the church. The American flag is dipped everyday for some purpose, whether military of symbolic, and usually when performed by the Navy it is out of dignity and respect. Let it go.</p>