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 Flag changers still trying

It has not taken long for flag changing republicans to put pressure on the new Federal Government to change our flag

and throw out our constitution. Below is a page out of My book "Goodbye OZ Culture $7 posted) 

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By Nick Maine:

A small but vocal attempt by Republicans, backed by communists, supported by misfits within the

media, has been made to discredit our flag. A flag which links us to the stability of the monarchical system

of government and our British way of life. These radicals know that our flag must first be destroyed before

their despicable aims can be achieved so they desperately flounder as they seek a credible reason for a change.

One of the main planks of their argument is that our flag is confusing and not easily recognised by other

nationals.

Our flag represents both the spiritual and political union of England, Scotland and Ireland. The union flag

in the corner combines the crosses of St. George, St. Andrew and St. Patrick and the reality is that it was

people from this union who sweated and toiled to build this great country of ours.

Honestly.' How often does one bother to recognise the flag of another nation? How many of those who talk of confusion could pass the simple test of designating the flags of at least six countries?

CONFUSION - YES

Most countries' flags are simply a variation of three colours either horizontal or vertical. And would you

believe it,some even have an identical flag. Eg. Columbia and Ecuador, ELSalvador and Nicaragua (which

become Guatemala) when turned on their side. Holland and Luxemburg (which become France) when

turned sideways. Indonesia and Monaco (which become Poland) when turned upside down. Guinea and Mali

are the reverse to each other and change to either Bolivia or Ethiopia depending on which way they are

turned and finally Ivory Coast and Ireland are the reverse to each other.

CONFUSED?

Well, how about the countries which use the same colours but in a different order? Or those which only

require a small alteration to make them identical? Remove a small sun from Argentina and it becomes

Nicaragua or El Salvador - take your pick. Add a few small stars to Somali and it becomes the trust

territory of the Pacific Islands. Change the colour of the star on Cameroon and it becomes   Senegal.

                     OUR FLAG STANDS OUT

                        We are indeed fortunate that our founding fathers gave us a flag that cannot be screwed around

                        and is easily  recognised; it is not a hotch potch of similar colours and at worst even an uneducated

                        peasant would recognise it as part of the British Commonwealth of Nations.