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Thursday, June 24, 2004
Flags Another article in today's Oz is John Hirst advocating for more flags in schools and all of the associated junk (my words, not his) that go along with it. I have very little sympathy for his viewpoint. I feel that oaths, saluting flags etc is worthless, unless the adult (not child) who is doing the swearing/saluting is doing it because they feel that it is worthwhile, not because they have to. If it had have been an option when I was a child, I (along with all of my friends) would have mocked the whole process mercilessly. Upon reflection, a bit of skepticism and sarcasm towards authority isn't a bad thing. As an aside, how ridiculous would Hirst's old school oath sound now; I am an Australian I love my country the British Empire I honour the King I salute his flag the Union Jack I promise cheerfully to obey his laws. |