A schoolteacher in Fredonia, Wisconsin - BJ Cigrand - is credited for beginning the recognition when it was created for students in the Fredonia school.
A flag is more than the cloth from which its made.
It stands for the ideas and ideals of the country.
The flag represents the blood shed in defense of those ideas.
Our flag stands for freedom of speech. Even when the speech is presented in burning the same flag. Our flag is stronger than the anger or emotions of an upset population who want to shake the nation in to a different direction.
The flag, even on fire, is saying this nation can handle vigorous debate and opinions counter to the majority. Our flag is still there.
I don't want to a flag burned (unless during a proper disposal ceremony), but it and our country is big and strong enough to take it.
The United States flag represents freedom and a way of life throughout the world - long may it wave.
By the way, here in Wisconsin recently a Madison weekly paper the Isthmus floated the idea the state flag needs to be refreshed. It's the state coat of arms with "Wisconsin" and the year it was formed above and below the seal.
I could get behind a new flag which speaks to the heritage, values, and future of Wisconsin. Given how ineffective the legislature has been the past few years in taking care of the important orders of business; we should probably keep their plate clean.
Fly the flag - salute the flag - honor the flag!
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