Even though 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 federal statute because the government had a compelling interest in preserving its ability to conduct the draft. Burning draft cards undermined the government's ability to conduct the draft, which is a critical component of national defense. Therefore, the court found that the statute was a narrowly tailored restriction on symbolic speech that served a significant government interest.

Even Though Symbolic Speech Is Entitled to a Measure of Constitutional