Reply #22: Forgive an Englishman stepping in here

[tjwmason]

For many years the Cross of St. George (which is the flag of England - as compared with the Union Flag for the whole of the U.K.) was only associated with racists in particular groups like the National Front and the British National Party. The only respectable place it was ever displayed was on Church of England buildings (which have always flown it).

In recent years, fans of the England football team have started to switch from the Union Flag (which is highly inappropriate as Scotland, Wales and N.I. are not part of it) and to the George Cross. This has meant that a symbol which a few years ago was the 'property' of racist thugs is now a perfectly respectable symbol again.

Clearly, the Confederate Battle Flag is a somewhat different kettle of fish given the history of the Confederacy, but just because the K.K.K. currently own it does not mean that it cannot be taken back.

F.Y.I.
The Cross of St. George


The Union Flag (which is made by combining the George Cross, with the St. Andrews Cross of Scotland, and the St. Patrick's Cross representing Ireland)