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freeski919 t1_j2c5dyh wrote

Why? It's a blue flag with the state seal in the middle. Tell me, if you glanced at a row of state flags quickly, could you pick out the Maine flag from New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, or any other number of state flags which are a seal on a blue bedsheet?

Of course you couldn't. Because the design is garbage. Flags should be simple and distinctive. Our current flag fails at both.

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lama_drama99 t1_j2c5rmq wrote

There is no need to downvote me and be upset about it. Everyone has different preferences and likes. I personally don't really care if our flag stands out from others. I like the blue, and I like the design of the seal, so it being our flag doesn't bother me at all. Also, as long as the print of the flag wasn't tiny, I could pick ours out because I know what the design is. Lol Again, to each their own. I'm not hating that you like the old one more, just simply stating that I like the current one just fine.

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Mikerm3 t1_j2cflbm wrote

i agree with you. people always complain and say the maine flag is awful but i love the farmer and sailor

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urlocaldesi t1_j2do0cr wrote

The current flag is distinctly unique in the sense it is the only state flag (to my knowledge) that has a guy with bare feet/toes in it! Love it or hate it, that’s gotta give it some kudos points.

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New_Sun6390 t1_j2dtkqf wrote

I like the current one because it actually shows what Maine is all about. Men representing the sea and the land, a moose, pine trees, and our motto Dirigo. I absolutely can pick it our from other state flags of that style.

If you cannot pick out the Maine flag from the others, maybe learn a bit about what it means.

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