Re: [fh] nac vexilliology was Re: Awards and ANthems(and now some background) [OT] [HIST]

Thomas Anderson wrote:

> traditionally, britain has been pretty lax about the use of state
symbols
> by private individuals - it's not a crime to burn the flag here
(afaik),
> unlike in some backward totalitarian regimes i could mention ... :-)

Like where?  Granted we have some inhabitants who are of the opinion
that if free speech extends to burning the flag it should logically also
extend to burning flag burners. . . 

John