Howard county wants to change the county flag

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's a hideous flag. I didn't realize that was supposed to be wheat. I thought it was a dress with the top part of it shredded.

Lol

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It sounds like they want a more modern representation of the county that reflects that it’s no longer mostly farmland. But…I’m trying to imagine how the “diversity” of the county will be represented without being dumb and pandering.

I hope that means the commission will reflect the diversity of the county, not that there needs to be a literal symbol of diversity on the flag.

I think they mean both, after reading the article. I’m trying to picture some sort of design that will achieve this without essentially being a Benetton ad with people holding hands, but I’m coming up empty

Then you don't have to submit a design to the commission. One less item on your to-do list.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It sounds like they want a more modern representation of the county that reflects that it’s no longer mostly farmland. But…I’m trying to imagine how the “diversity” of the county will be represented without being dumb and pandering.

I hope that means the commission will reflect the diversity of the county, not that there needs to be a literal symbol of diversity on the flag.

I think they mean both, after reading the article. I’m trying to picture some sort of design that will achieve this without essentially being a Benetton ad with people holding hands, but I’m coming up empty

Then you don't have to submit a design to the commission. One less item on your to-do list.

If I’ve annoyed even one easily-triggered DCUMer, my job is done 🥲

[Anonymous]

The red and white portions of the flag actually traces back to the Confederacy supporters in Maryland during the Civil War.

From the history of the Maryland state flag, which was adopted in 1904 by the Assembly of Maryland:

The red and white cross bottony counterchanged had gained popularity during the American Civil War. Maryland had remained loyal to the U.S. despite a large proportion of the citizenry's support for the Confederacy, especially in the central city of Baltimore, the counties of the southern part of the state, and the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Those Marylanders who supported the Confederacy, many of whom fought in the Army of Northern Virginia of Robert E. Lee, adopted the Crossland banner (seen as "secession colors") and often used a metal bottony cross pinned to their gray uniforms or caps (kepis).[3][2] The black and gold bend dexter counterchanged of the Barons Baltimore was used in the flags and devices and pinned on the uniforms of Union Army regiments in the Army of the Potomac.[4] After the war, Marylanders who had fought on either side of the conflict returned to their state in need of reconciliation.[2]

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Maryland

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The red and white portions of the flag actually traces back to the Confederacy supporters in Maryland during the Civil War.

From the history of the Maryland state flag, which was adopted in 1904 by the Assembly of Maryland:

The red and white cross bottony counterchanged had gained popularity during the American Civil War. Maryland had remained loyal to the U.S. despite a large proportion of the citizenry's support for the Confederacy, especially in the central city of Baltimore, the counties of the southern part of the state, and the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Those Marylanders who supported the Confederacy, many of whom fought in the Army of Northern Virginia of Robert E. Lee, adopted the Crossland banner (seen as "secession colors") and often used a metal bottony cross pinned to their gray uniforms or caps (kepis).[3][2] The black and gold bend dexter counterchanged of the Barons Baltimore was used in the flags and devices and pinned on the uniforms of Union Army regiments in the Army of the Potomac.[4] After the war, Marylanders who had fought on either side of the conflict returned to their state in need of reconciliation.[2]

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Maryland

Lord Baltimore's banner, used by pro-Union Marylanders during the American Civil War:




"Crossland Banner", used by pro-Confederate Marylanders during the American Civil War:




Howard County's current flag:

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It sounds like they want a more modern representation of the county that reflects that it’s no longer mostly farmland. But…I’m trying to imagine how the “diversity” of the county will be represented without being dumb and pandering.

I hope that means the commission will reflect the diversity of the county, not that there needs to be a literal symbol of diversity on the flag.

I think they mean both, after reading the article. I’m trying to picture some sort of design that will achieve this without essentially being a Benetton ad with people holding hands, but I’m coming up empty

Then you don't have to submit a design to the commission. One less item on your to-do list.

If I’ve annoyed even one easily-triggered DCUMer, my job is done 🥲

There's projection for you.

[Anonymous]

Oh great, a design “contest” where they exploit artists to get free work. What a disappointment.

Say NO to spec work!
https://www.nospec.com/

[Anonymous]

That’s not a flag worth fighting over for sure, it’s a terrible design.

[Anonymous]

The Crossland banner should never appear without the Calvert arms. The Crossland banner is a symbol of white supremacy. Howard County is right to replace it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The current flag was designed by a white man. That’s why it’s being redesigned. Why can’t HoCo just be honest about it? That’s a very progressive thing to do, in a county that skews very progressive. Why pretend it’s for some other reason? The truth is reason enough.

❌
The flag was designed by a woman.
https://www.baltimoresun.com/2008/11/03/jean-o-hannon-preservationist-who-played-key-role-in-revitalization-of-historic-ellicott-city/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I kno y'all want to blame this on DEI, but there is no grievance listed.

The county just wants a flag that is more representative of HoCo's diverse economies and communities. In other words, HoCO ain't not just for wheat no more.

(and probably what they're not saying out of respect is that it is kind of an ugly, cartoonish flag!)

Yeah I’ve never seen this flag before and even from someone who loves the Maryland flag, this thing sucks.

[Anonymous]

I really cannot think of a more important issue facing the county right now.

[Anonymous]

Just replace the wheat and county outline with dollar signs.