Nonverbal gestures and actions that are meant to communicate a message. The term symbolic speech is applied to a wide range of nonverbal communication.Many political activities, including marching, wearing armbands, and displaying or mutilating the U.S. flag, are considered forms of symbolic expression.he Supreme Court's decisions have regarded flag burning as protected symbolic speech, however, so this argument can only prevail if the Court's interpretation is overridden by an amendment to the Constitution.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Bethany Meilani Hamilton Dirks (born February 8, 1990) is an American professional surfer who survived a 2003 shark attack in which her left arm was bitten off, but ultimately returned toâand was victorious inâ professional surfing.
Surfer Bethany Hamilton on losing arm in shark attack: Jesus is my stronghold. NEW YORK â At age 13, Bethany Hamilton was thrust into the spotlight after losing her arm in a shark attack. Several best selling books, a few movie deals and one wedding later, the 24-year-old has become an inspiration to people all over the world.