Which of the following, if true, would weaken the speaker's argument?

1.	Which of the following, if true, would weaken the speaker's argument?
A.	An action is not considered a part of freedom of speech.
B.	People who burn the flag usually commit other crimes as well.
C.	The flag was not recognized by the government until 1812.
D.	State flags are almost never burned.
E.	Most people are against flag burning.
Answer» B. People who burn the flag usually commit other crimes as well.

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