Meanings of the flag
By Barbara Thomas
It could mean to flag a
person down or to wave your flag in an act of patriotism.
Unfortunately through the
centuries the flag has also been used to terrify and control people. A good example was the Nazis Swastika flag.
Just lately, the domestic view
has been to fly the flag to show others this is our country and we want to
claim our borders back.
Flags are flown down
The coronation of Queen
Elizabeth II.
To celebrate the end of
WWII.
And, to welcome foreign dignitaries when they visit our shores.
Politicians stand in front of the Union flag, cementing the fact that they are talking to the British people.
Lately, according to the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, any person(s) who rally to the English, Welsh, Scottish, or N Ireland Flag are Right wing. He was referring to ordinary citizens, of multicultural differences, when their families congregate in public places to let the Government know we are proud of our country and do not agree with his policies regarding illegal immigrants.
The flag would be used in a battle to rally the troops.
In some countries if the flag is defaced in anyway it could mean prison or death for the perpetrator.
In
Barbara
Thomas
widely held sentiments.
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