Which of the following acts of speech is not protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
A)Burning the American flag
B)Discriminatory messages based on race, religion or sexual orientation that advocate the use of violence against the offending parties
C)Personal opinions expressed by a member of the U.S. military that are critical of American military policy
D)Distributing printed material that decries America's role in an ongoing war

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The expressed personal opinion of a member of the U.S. military that is critical of American military policy is not protected speech under the First Amendment. In Parker v. Levy the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the military is a "specialized society from civilian society" and as such, they are allowed to institute regulations that would be unconstitutional under any other circumstances.

Which of the Following Acts of Speech Is Not Protected