A lot of non-Americans are wondering why the 50 states of the United States came up with independent flags. Isn't the American flag enough to represent the country and its people? Is it really necessary to have state flags? The American flag symbolizes the unity of the 50 states that it embodies. This means that all of these states agree upon the same views and sentiments. Yet regardless of these similarities, each of these states has unique attributes and characters that make them different from one another. Besides, they had been separate states before they were united under a common flag. So, naturally prior to the union, they had established culture and traditions uniquely theirs alone. They simply are trying to retain their identity outside of them being Americans.
Not only did these
state flags define one state from the other, it likewise helps government draw the line particularly in governance, in equal representation and demographics. Each state are represented by duly elected officials and representations is carried over to the senate and congress, so that problems and solutions are products of a national consensus. In situations where every American needs to be informed, the government simply calls the attention of the 50 state leaders and the message is then relayed at ease.
Although the state flags separate one from the other it does not necessarily mean that the Americans are divided because they still believe and honor the same flag, the American flag. The state flags are just there to remind the people that this country is composed of different characters and ideals that have united to come up with a stronger country. And it is necessary for all of us to respect the beliefs and characters that each state possesses.
by:
The Flagman
