Which statement best paraphrases the sentence, "We decline, therefore, to create for the flag an exception to the joust of principles protected by the First Amendment. . . ." (lines 1–2) from the Court Opinion by William J. Brennan?
A The Court will not take sides on such principles.
B The flag is less important than other such principles.
C The Court is more important than other such principles.
D The flag is the same as other such principles.
A The Court will not take sides on such principles.
B The flag is less important than other such principles.
C The Court is more important than other such principles.
D The flag is the same as other such principles.