Why Do We Fly Flags?
The Why Factor
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The Pirate Flags
The skull and cross bones, for example, is a very clear symbol of mortality. The other thing to say about pirate flags is that they were generally black. And it's through essentially a flag, that a pirate ship could communicate this incredibly aggressive, brutal message, surrender or else. Emily dickinson said, no true eye ever gos sby a flag. I think that one must also realize that, whereas a flag can stir patriotic emotions, there are times when it can also be used for the exact opposite.
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