RUGBY World Cup: Letters to the Telegraph:
SIR - I believe the strange phrase “England flag” results from the inexplicable preference for emblazoning the English flag with the pointless word England.
Like all heraldic devices, flags are a language in themselves, designed for instant recognition in the field of battle and elsewhere. They may be understood even by the illiterate.
I have yet to see a tricolour with “France” written on it, or a stars and stripes with “USA”.
Graham Beard, Liverpool
Posted: 20th, October 2007 | In: Twitterings Comments (4) | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed: RSS 2.0 | TrackBack | Permalink
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October 21st, 2007 at 7:05 pm
I’ve got tons to worry about. One of which, is why I’m here.
October 21st, 2007 at 4:32 am
The headline doesn’t really match up with the point being made does it. And as for the point, so what? Does it really matter? Shame you havn’t got more to worry about.
October 20th, 2007 at 8:19 pm
Well Graham is really letting em have it.
I wonder if he’s related to James Beard.
October 20th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
English people are renowned for being stupid. They need to remind themselves and everyone else where they live