Letter: The Union Flag is a symbol of nationhood and deserves to be treated with respect
A letter from Alex Swan:
Having proudly served in various guises under the Union Flag for over 36 years I feel I should take issue with DUP MP Sammy Wilson and his view that the Union Flag should be regarded as ‘sacrosanct’.
I believe the term ‘treated with respect’ is more appropriate.
Treating the Union Flag with respect means not tying it to a lamppost where it remains until weather and time takes its toll.
Treating what is a symbol of nationhood with respect means not flying it in an area of housing selected to intimidate residents, something that I believe as a unionist is counter productive.
Finally, respecting our national flag means treating the Union Flag as a symbol of national, as opposed to political, identity.