Residents of Newburyport, Massachusetts, have called for a resolution to replace the Massachusetts state flag and seal due to its association with the state’s colonial and oppressive history.
Democrat Senator Elizabeth Warren has expressed support for this change, despite her self-proclaimed Native American heritage. The current flag has been in use since 1971 and features an Algonquin Native American in ceremonial dress holding a bow and arrow, with a shield depicting a Native American’s head, a white star, a gold pine tree, and a blue ribbon bearing the Latin phrase “Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem.”
Takeaways:
The push to change the Massachusetts state flag and seal is based on its connection to the state’s colonial and oppressive history.
Democrat Senator Elizabeth Warren’s support for this change has come as a surprise, given her self-proclaimed Native American heritage. The current flag and seal have a rich history and culture beyond their colonial past.
The push to change the flag and seal may involve significant administrative and bureaucratic work and expenses. The decision to change the flag and seal rests with the state’s residents and officials.
Commentary:
As a Republican, I believe that the push to change the Massachusetts state flag and seal is unnecessary and misguided. While it is important to acknowledge and learn from the state’s past mistakes, it is equally important to celebrate and recognize its progress and evolution.
The current flag and seal have a rich history and culture beyond their colonial past, and changing them would be a costly and unnecessary endeavor. Additionally, Senator Warren’s support for this change seems hypocritical given her self-proclaimed Native American heritage.
The decision to change the flag and seal should rest with the state’s residents and officials, who should consider all perspectives and weigh the potential costs and benefits of such a change.
Overall, the current flag and seal represent the state’s history and culture, and changing them would be a disservice to Massachusetts and its residents.