I'm referring to the flag of St. George. I met some English army reservists who are training at Fort Hood in the United States, and they were telling me some prety depressing things, like that the flag of England cannot be flown on public buildings anymore because it is offensive to Muslims who associate it with the Crusades. Is this true? And if so, how can you stand for such madness?
2006-10-25 00:26:54 · 7 answers · asked by BrianthePigEatingInfidel 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
I know you guys are still awake over there. Any comments?
2006-10-25 00:36:41 · update #1
Evil Mouse: By Asians do you mean Pakistanis? When I think of Asians, I think of Chinese and Japanese.
That's sad about that too. I have relatives in Manchester somewhere. My great aunt lives there, and some distant cousins. Great grandmother died a few years back, but she complained about the Pakis, as she called them.
2006-10-25 00:41:12 · update #2
I found this: http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2005182979,00.html
It seems it's the Navy's fault!
2006-10-25 00:33:26 · answer #1 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Cross of St. George was until recently claimed by the Far Right with parties such as the British National Party and the National Front using it as a symbol. Therefore to fly the Cross of St George was seen as indicating Fascist tendencies. However, recently the Flag has been reclaimed by the mainstream. During the world cup there were English flags everywhere and flying it has been seen as indicating National Pride rather than any right wing sympathies.
Since the recent rehabilitation of the Cross of St. George it has been much more acceptable to fly it. It has never been prohibitied to fly it, just frowned upon sometimes.
2006-10-25 00:40:38 · answer #2 · answered by acerort 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I dont really know about public buildings, but I am ENGLISH and very proud of it!
I have a flag pole in my front garden with a sparkling white george cross flag constantly waving!
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!
2006-10-25 00:46:16 · answer #3 · answered by druboy 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
you kidding right?
oh my god!!! I can't believe England
get manipulate from the Muslims
what is next?you will banned to eat meat in England
during the ramadan? come on people put back the damn flag
this is unbelievable...
now I going to purchase the St. George flag and I stick
in the back of my car just somebody try to tell me something
I show you the way of the airport..
UK you such a sissy!!!
2006-10-25 00:31:39 · answer #4 · answered by Charlie Brown 1 · 3⤊ 3⤋
The English flag must be displayed in England and the Muslims must respect it because they are just visitors.
2006-10-25 00:31:26 · answer #5 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 8⤊ 1⤋
I live in the U.S. If that is true it is a tragedy. Why in both countries are the majority stepped on to satisfy the few.
What's WRONG will this picture?
2006-10-25 00:29:53 · answer #6 · answered by Heidi 4 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Oldham and Rochdale are mainly Asian populated areas. check this out..
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/119/119194_cabbies_told_dont_fly_england_flags.html
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/190/190116_racism_row_over_fans_flag.html
2006-10-25 00:38:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋