Scotland's vote
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Hello Gwyn and anyone reading. As an ex-pat living in England I feel that there is a popular misconception regarding the 'Union Flag', and the absence of any part of it being Welsh. The flag is made up of the 'Saintly Crosses' of George, Andrew and Patrick - all that is needed is to add the cross of David - Gold on a black ground, and then it would be properly 'United'!
Most English people tell us that adding Y Draig Goch is impossible and that is why Wales is not included, but that is nonsense and is an excuse rather than a reason. To include the Red Dragon would involve including other symbols like the Lions passant of England, the Lion rampant of Scotland, and presumably the Shamrock of Ireland, though that connection is thin and perhaps it should be the Red Hand of Ulster?
Regarding independence within the U.K I feel that 'united we stand, divided we fall' - a practical rather than emotional reaction? The devolved government within the U.K is allowing a degree of separate development, particularly cultural, and that is still developing as the country feels its way forward - but, I do feel strongly that Wales should be represented on the 'Union' flag. We shall see what 2014 brings to us all???
Glynne. (Male and spelt nearly right)
