Why change the name of Barbers Point?
Barbers Point will always be Barbers Point…regardless of what some people say or wish. It’s a shame we are going to sacrifice history for ego. Changing the name and street names of Barbers Point isn’t going to change history. Instead, we’re showing great disrespect for our past. Sueann Carter Via the Internet Burning flag is not freedom of speech issue By what stretch of the imagination do you consider laws against desecrating the American flag to be in conflict with freedom of speech? The dictionary defines speech as “the act of speaking; the communication of thoughts and feelings by spoken words.” By your logic, destruction of property, terrorism, threats (including bomb threats), shouting “fire” in a crowded theater, slander and various other outlawed actions should be permitted as “freedom of speech.” Those of us who have been raised to respect the American flag, who have been wounded and risked our lives for America, and who stand and take off our hats when the flag passes by ha
