The trouble with the Constitution it is too simple for the Supreme Court to comprehend. Since when is lighting some item on fire "speech" only when Judges say so, not as written by the 55 men in Philadelphia. Does than mean arson is protected speech as well? But lets get to the point. Speech is exactly that words either spoken or written. Too hard for Supreme court Judges to comprehend? Well here are some other laws that could have been enforced. Littering by burning the flag on any public lands or property, or a violation of the local fire code. Did these radicals think to get a burning permit or check with local laws on littering? I doubt it but do you think  any of these radical politicians would allow their police to cite these law violators? Noep.