At the top of the slippery slope . . .

The House of Representatives passed an amendment to the Constitution yesterday outlawing any physical desecration of the American flag by a 286-130 margin. (Click here to see how your representative voted.) The measure now moves to the Senate, where a two-thirds majority is need for passage. From there, the amendment is sent to each state to be ratified. 38 states must approve it within 7 years for the amendment to take effect.