1. Percepción Negativa de las Banderas Nacionales.
Muchos usuarios expresan una visión negativa de las banderas nacionales, considerándolas representaciones de colonialismo, genocidio y opresión, en lugar de símbolos de unidad o patriotismo.
- That flag represents intrinsic inequity and is a symbol of the violence and irreparable harms colonialism causes.
- The us flag is a hate symbol. So is the canadian flag and the union jack. Look up the past and current horrors of colonialism.
- "our flag" represents colonialism, violence, ransacking and genocide. It represents centuries of heinous crimes perpetrated by a nation that *still* doesn't want to face up to them. Fuck "our flag". You're welcome to it. Ain't my fucking flag.
2. Críticas Específicas a Banderas de Países Colonizadores.
Se identifican banderas específicas, como la de Estados Unidos, Canadá y el Reino Unido (Union Jack), como símbolos de colonialismo y genocidio, debido a su historia asociada con la opresión y la explotación de otros pueblos.
- These flags: & are the flags of colonialism and genocide. Clinging to them as symbols of national identity is utterly meaningless.
- The us flag has always been symbol of fascism, white supremacy and settler colonialism.
- The union flag is the symbol of imperialism and colonialism; literally the acts of violence, fear and division.
3. Llamamientos a Reemplazar o Desacralizar las Banderas.
Algunos usuarios abogan por reemplazar las banderas actuales por nuevos símbolos que reflejen una identidad más inclusiva y justa, mientras que otros llaman a la desacralización de las banderas existentes como una forma de protesta contra el colonialismo.
- That flag has always been a symbol of settler colonialism and genocide. Burn it instead.
- Let's make history with a new flag that reflects who we really are.
- We need to dump the blasted union jack & get a new flag. And dump the monarchy & become a grown up nation. A republic that could really unite us. It’s time. Sick of the racists.
4. Debate sobre la Posibilidad de "Reclamar" las Banderas.
Existe un debate sobre si es posible "reclamar" las banderas de su asociación con el colonialismo y el racismo, o si están inherentemente ligadas a estos conceptos y, por lo tanto, son irremediables.
- People keep talking about 'reclaiming' the flag from the right. But it's never not been representative of colonialism and racism, they've always proudly flown it. You can't reclaim something to a position it's never held.
- The flag is irredeemable. It's been irredeemable since the british empire, since britain was built on colonialism and genocide. Heinous, heinous crimes have been committed in the name of that flag for hundreds of years.
- As a canadian who has seen the fascist right try to claim as their own (and the left repudiate it as a symbol of colonialism) i think there's still value to it. Abbie hoffman prominently used the flag while protesting vietnam. Don't cede important symbols to the enemy. Don't cede anything ever.
5. Banderas como Activadores de Emociones Negativas.
Para algunos, la simple visión de ciertas banderas, especialmente la estadounidense, puede desencadenar sentimientos de miedo, ira o desconfianza debido a su asociación con la opresión y la injusticia histórica.
- At this point seeing the american flag activates my fight or flight. To me it's a symbol of fascism and colonialism and i don't trust people who proudly wave it.
- The u.s. Flag scares me a bit 'cause it reminds me of colonialism & imperialism & it's hard to focus on the "freedom(s)" it supposedly symbolizes.
- Some people think that flag is akin to a butchers apron ! especially those who belong to communities during the british empire & colonialism.