Every time I see a social media profile with a Union flag, I prepare myself for foaming right-wing racist bile – usually from some narrow-minded, hard-Brexiter UKIP or EDL supporter.
It makes me angry that our national flag – my flag – has been appropriated by these intolerant, ignorant people who think they are representative of our country.
Because they’re not.
You don’t have to be racist, pro-UKIP or a raving loony right-winger to care about our country. We – who are tolerant and open to the rest of the world and other cultures – are just as patriotic as they are.
In fact, we’re MORE patriotic.
Because we’re not trying to destroy our country’s economy for the sake of “taking back control” or other mindless, meaningless slogans.
And we’re not trying to make a quick buck by selling off our NHS to foreign owners.
And we’re not pushing…
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