I looked for a thread to discuss a sidebar I am about to introduce. I don't want to derail this thread but Matt's post serves as a good launching point.
As part of protected speech I can burn a flag, hang an effigy of a politician, shred a copy of the Constitution, hold a plastic or rubber severed head of a politician.
Here's my question: Can I shoot an effigy of the president with a hunting rifle in a manner that a sniper would do it? Do you think that is an expression of free speech on the same level as the other examples?