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Re: Confusing flags - Was [R] COTE d'IVORE v IRE (YWC)



On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 21:18:51 +1300, Myk Cameron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>On Tue, 02 Dec 2003 17:56:25 -0600, MMcC <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>And of course the Aussie and NZ flags which I can never tell apart.
>>You'd think they'd have tried to set themselves apart from each other.
>>
>
>There have been several proposals to change the flag over the years.
>The only one that gained any sort of popularity was the black flag
>with the silver fern. 

Careful what you choose! Like the Canadian maple leaf, it could soon
be emblazoned everywhere without respite (not that there's anything
wrong with that, but you know, it can be boring not to have an
alternative).

> I doubt our flag will change until we become a
>republic (inevitable, eventually).

I think so too. But not before I visit New Zealand first I hope. :)



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