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Old 29-06-2007, 23:38   #57
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Re: ACCYWEB Meeting Venue?

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Originally Posted by Bazf View Post
It is something that has always made me wonder, why is it that in England we are scared to show our support for our country by flying the flag when I go in to shops, schools and bars in the USA and see them every where. I am sure that no one would ask if it was a white supremist classroom I was teaching in!!
It's the same in Scotland. You see their the St. Andrew's saltaire displayed everywhere, and that's not seen as being racist.

I think Rosehip is a little out of date anyway. The far right gave up the Union flag as a symbol of extreme nationalism, thirty years ago. The flag of choice is now Burberry.
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