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Can you explain, briefly what lead you to use the colors, divisions and so forth? I'm curious to know why you set it up that way (aside the fact it looks cool.) BoArthur

Les Plaines decided to be part of the NAL but clearly have very strong connections to French culture. I decided to make a flag that represented that fact. The fleur-de-lis echo France, while the white star on blue represent the NAL. Zahir 11:19, 1 Oct 2005 (PDT)

and the four quarters? Just because, or harking to the Louisiannan flag?

... and new francy too (2 quarters with a single FdL)--Marc Pasquin 11:57, 1 Oct 2005 (PDT)

Just seemed to feel right. Flags in IB have a more "heraldric" feel than those *here* imo. Zahir 12:16, 1 Oct 2005 (PDT)

Indeed. I hate the US state flags because they're all pretty much a field of blue with the state seal on it. BORING. Now, Maryland, THERE'S a FLAG! ;) BoArthur

Part of the reason for the LoB syndrome of US flags has to due with the type of government. Republics established in the late 18th or 19th century had to be, for obvious reason, anti-monarchist in their outlook. Heraldry being linked with it, republics usualy adopted emblems that purposefully broke with traditions or refuse to adopted one at all.

Now, most US states never adopted a state emblem but for the purpose of bureaucracy, had to adopt a sceal (to show offical sanction). In later years, this sceal (in colours) was the most obvious choice as a state emblem.--Marc Pasquin 12:31, 1 Oct 2005 (PDT)

Yes, well, there's one of the many reasons that I don't always like my country. :) BoArthur

De-proping this flag

I think we can safely move it to the accepted side, because no-one's complained, and since I'm kinda-sorta the half-caretaker of Les Plaines as it was part of Louisianne, and some things with it have to be QSS....I think it should stay. :) BoArthur