There's a problem. Not only does the flag symbolize American imperialism in the eyes of the world, but 13 stripes and 50 stars also symbolize federalism and states' rights. It's a pictorial representation of constitutional principles that are now hopelessly outmoded. The French constituent assembly abolished the old provinces in 1790, replacing them with uniform "departements." If an American constituent assembly does anything similar, it will essentially usher in a new language of government that will require a new banner to go with it.
Hi Dan, thanks for the comment. That's a good point about the pictorial representation of constitutional principles, including federalism. What do you think about the interim period, ie, leading up to the potential constituent assembly? How do you think we should relate to the flag right now?
There's a problem. Not only does the flag symbolize American imperialism in the eyes of the world, but 13 stripes and 50 stars also symbolize federalism and states' rights. It's a pictorial representation of constitutional principles that are now hopelessly outmoded. The French constituent assembly abolished the old provinces in 1790, replacing them with uniform "departements." If an American constituent assembly does anything similar, it will essentially usher in a new language of government that will require a new banner to go with it.
Hi Dan, thanks for the comment. That's a good point about the pictorial representation of constitutional principles, including federalism. What do you think about the interim period, ie, leading up to the potential constituent assembly? How do you think we should relate to the flag right now?