stupidity beyond belief

briggie · 17-06-2010, 08:33

Published Date: 14 June 2010 Angry postal workers in Northampton say they have been told to remove England flags from their delivery vans and anywhere they may be seen by members of the public because of fears they may cause offence.As England kicked off their World Cup campaign at the weekend, workers at the Crow Lane sorting office in Billing were told to remove flags from their vans and any offices where they could be seen by the public

clivvy · 17-06-2010, 08:40

THAT, could get annoying. its highly suggestive that we dont live in a democracy. its our flag, this is England, Great Britain and we have the god damn RIGHT to fly our flag. I cannot believe that the companies of this country are so far up their own arses that they do NOT support the country that makes them their money. tossers. if i worked for that company, i had my face painted as a St George flag.

Liam · 17-06-2010, 11:24

Well,I suppose if it was acceptable for companies from other countries i.e.USA,France,Ireland,Germany,Iran,Iraq etc, to fly their countries flags if they were involved in the World Cup,then it would be ok to also fly the St. George flag or the Union Jack. Think the Royal Mail are just trying to keep a level playing pitch,no flags from any country. Otherwise your postie who may be from another country could claim he/she should be allowed to fly his/her country's flag. I do take your point about it being your flag but shouldn't Royal Mail just behave like a mail delivery company and not a football supporters club?

clivvy · 17-06-2010, 12:05

I totally understand what you are saying BUT on the flip side why shouldn't they support or it's staff to support their teams? I'm totally for multi flag displays, it gives me a sense of unity and I like to see the flags. I think it's great for a company to show it's support for a team or lots of teams, rather than just flat say NO it just takes away a choice from a country who's choices are becoming increasingly restricted.I think if they are choosing to be neutral, then they should change their company name to "mail" because to be Royal in this country is to be British, and most Brits support their countries football team and of course other teams but everyone should be allowed to show that support at their discretion. The company should be seen to be supportive. He'll, I don't even like football!

clivvy · 17-06-2010, 12:24

p.s. im certainly not arguing with you, or even disagreeing, its just a subject ive become increasingly interested in-the denial of the right to fly a flag.

Loz · 17-06-2010, 17:26

I work for network rail & we're not allowed to fly the flag either, though this year they're not being so strict.
My mum works for Balfour Beatty & she was told to remove England flags from a notice board in the office, when she asked why, she was told that other nationalities may object & she replied " well they can put their own flags up can't they?"

But it's not all bad, have a look at the RAC building on the M6, it's covered in England flags & there's also a large banner with all the nations flags, very sensible.

17-06-2010, 08:33	#1
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	stupidity beyond belief Published Date: 14 June 2010 Angry postal workers in Northampton say they have been told to remove England flags from their delivery vans and anywhere they may be seen by members of the public because of fears they may cause offence.As England kicked off their World Cup campaign at the weekend, workers at the Crow Lane sorting office in Billing were told to remove flags from their vans and any offices where they could be seen by the public

17-06-2010, 08:40	#2
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	THAT, could get annoying. its highly suggestive that we dont live in a democracy. its our flag, this is England, Great Britain and we have the god damn RIGHT to fly our flag. I cannot believe that the companies of this country are so far up their own arses that they do NOT support the country that makes them their money. tossers. if i worked for that company, i had my face painted as a St George flag.

17-06-2010, 11:24	#3
Liam Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Laois,Ireland Posts: 923	Well,I suppose if it was acceptable for companies from other countries i.e.USA,France,Ireland,Germany,Iran,Iraq etc, to fly their countries flags if they were involved in the World Cup,then it would be ok to also fly the St. George flag or the Union Jack. Think the Royal Mail are just trying to keep a level playing pitch,no flags from any country. Otherwise your postie who may be from another country could claim he/she should be allowed to fly his/her country's flag. I do take your point about it being your flag but shouldn't Royal Mail just behave like a mail delivery company and not a football supporters club?

17-06-2010, 12:05	#4
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	I totally understand what you are saying BUT on the flip side why shouldn't they support or it's staff to support their teams? I'm totally for multi flag displays, it gives me a sense of unity and I like to see the flags. I think it's great for a company to show it's support for a team or lots of teams, rather than just flat say NO it just takes away a choice from a country who's choices are becoming increasingly restricted.I think if they are choosing to be neutral, then they should change their company name to "mail" because to be Royal in this country is to be British, and most Brits support their countries football team and of course other teams but everyone should be allowed to show that support at their discretion. The company should be seen to be supportive. He'll, I don't even like football!

17-06-2010, 12:24	#5
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	p.s. im certainly not arguing with you, or even disagreeing, its just a subject ive become increasingly interested in-the denial of the right to fly a flag.

17-06-2010, 17:26	#6
Loz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wolverhampton, UK. Vehicle: Still saving... Posts: 188	I work for network rail & we're not allowed to fly the flag either, though this year they're not being so strict. My mum works for Balfour Beatty & she was told to remove England flags from a notice board in the office, when she asked why, she was told that other nationalities may object & she replied " well they can put their own flags up can't they?" But it's not all bad, have a look at the RAC building on the M6, it's covered in England flags & there's also a large banner with all the nations flags, very sensible.