Ozperp - I haven't missed your point. I just happen to disagree with you on this issue.
The OP is talking about putting a flagpole up and flying the Australian flag on his property. He is talking about using the flag as a sign of respect and patriotism. I see absolutely nothing wrong with that, and actually believe these traits and pride in our nation are something to be encouraged.
If he were talking about drapping his flag across the front of his ute and driving around sydney, I would then agree with you. He is not. If he lived in the heart of cronulla I would question his motives. He doesn't.
We used to live next door to people would found DH's army uniform offensive. Every tuesday night after he would return home he would cop abuse and get his car egged by them. Should he have avoided wearing his uniform because they found it offensive?
My father was a vietnam vetran and a brittish immigrant to boot, and he brought me up to love my flag and my country and show pride and respect, and to stick up for what I beleive in, and to not allow the actions of a small few overshadow or interfer with my rights as an Australian citizen.
I'm sorry but I cannot get past the fact that anyone who is worth my consideration, could possible find the Australia flag in and of itself offensive.
I live in the nations capital and drive past Parliament house and our nations flag everyday. I would not have it anyother way. If we as adults are unable to show pride, recognise the history behind that flag and display it appropriately, then how are we supposed to be able to pass it onto the next generation?
The OP is talking about putting a flagpole up and flying the Australian flag on his property. He is talking about using the flag as a sign of respect and patriotism. I see absolutely nothing wrong with that, and actually believe these traits and pride in our nation are something to be encouraged.
If he were talking about drapping his flag across the front of his ute and driving around sydney, I would then agree with you. He is not. If he lived in the heart of cronulla I would question his motives. He doesn't.
We used to live next door to people would found DH's army uniform offensive. Every tuesday night after he would return home he would cop abuse and get his car egged by them. Should he have avoided wearing his uniform because they found it offensive?
My father was a vietnam vetran and a brittish immigrant to boot, and he brought me up to love my flag and my country and show pride and respect, and to stick up for what I beleive in, and to not allow the actions of a small few overshadow or interfer with my rights as an Australian citizen.
I'm sorry but I cannot get past the fact that anyone who is worth my consideration, could possible find the Australia flag in and of itself offensive.
I live in the nations capital and drive past Parliament house and our nations flag everyday. I would not have it anyother way. If we as adults are unable to show pride, recognise the history behind that flag and display it appropriately, then how are we supposed to be able to pass it onto the next generation?