Three national flags - the Czech Republic, the USA and Ukraine - have been flying in Bratri Nejedlých Street, No. 335, since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. The only Ukrainian one started to disintegrate at the end of 2023...
Three citizens indignantly warned me to take the flag down. I tried to explain to them that I understood their point of view, but I had a different opinion on the matter, to no avail. Another country, another morality. Criticism without correction and negative actions are still deeply ingrained in us. By the way, Tomas Bata did not use the word "problem", but "challenge".
The damaged flag also seemed to symbolize the suffering of Ukraine, while the flags of the Czech Republic and the USA, where there is no war, remained undamaged...
I ordered a new one, it has been flying since January 13th. I handed over the torso of the original to the Ukrainians yesterday at their cultural event in Prague at the Broadway theatre (it was received by a Roman Catholic priest).
It is a pity that these great cultural events, including performances by children, are not covered by the media. At one of them a year ago I won a painting of a child in an auction in support of Ukraine. It was on display all summer at our summer camp in Praskoles. It captivated the children and made them think.
By the way, did you know that the US flag can never be washed? I trust I don't have to explain why. Even the flag can be looked at externally and internally. Those with enough empathy will understand. Outrage, however sincere, does not support it. When emotions are in play, common sense is all the more neglected and prevents a factual view of the matter. JŠ
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