I heard a caller on Glenn Beck's radio program this morning telling about this story, and knew I wasn't surprised, but had to check the veracity anyway;

"When Grosswiler listed the extra-credit opportunities, McDade said the class of approximately 50 students grew very quiet, and some questioned whether he was serious.

At first, student Kathleen Dame said she thought Grosswiler was joking, but then he went on to explain to the class that burning the flag was not illegal. While Grosswiler approached the topic in a serious manner, Dame said she felt he used it as a tool to educate the class on the First Amendment."

A college professor offers extra credit for flag burning in America.  Should we be surprised?  Of course!  Are we?  Not especially.  Again I ask, "Where are your children going to college?"