Although symbolic speech is entitled to a measure of constitutional protection, the Supreme Court upheld a federal statute making it a crime to burn draft cards (a form of symbolic speech) because:

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The Supreme Court upheld the statute because the government had a compelling interest in preserving its ability to conduct the draft, which was deemed more important than the symbolic speech involved in burning draft cards.

Although Symbolic Speech Is Entitled to a Measure of Constitutional