New flag design.

[Cuppa]

What does everyone think. I wasn't sure until I read the thought and design put into it. Its growing on me already.



http://au.news.yahoo.com/queensland/...flag-academic/

1. I don't like that flag & agree it looks 'cartoon'ish.

2. I think it is past time that we dropped the Union Jack from our flag.

3. I think it is past time that we should acknowledge indigenous Australians on our flag.

4. Although I don't expect all to agree, or even like me saying..... But I have little doubt that some of the views expressed represent a disguised racism.

5. In the 25 years I have lived in Australia (Australian citizen for 23) I have witnessed a change in the meaning of Australia Day to many, particularly the younger generations. Whilst patriotism is something I believe is worthy of respect & encouragement, it distresses me to see a growing confusion between patriotism & racism. Whilst any criticism of the type of attitudes characterized by the "If you don't love it, leave it" is hard to have heard by those who believe they are simply being patriotic, such jingoistic attitudes are no doubt racist. When mobs wave our national flag as a means of proclaiming exclusiveness, rather than inclusiveness every Australia Day it has a dirty & unhealthy feel to it. I don't believe that this is what our diggers, including our indigenous diggers, fought for.

Ok, flameproof suit donned.