The US flag is symbolic. Each Stripe represents one of the original 13 states, the stars symbolize each of the current states. What to do when a new state enters the union is written into law, that's why.
Bob W wrote: >I mean why a star rather than a stripe? > >-- >Cheers, > Bob > > > >>-----Original Message----- >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >>Behalf Of Cotty >>Sent: 24 August 2006 21:55 >>To: pentax list >>Subject: Re: PESO - Political Statement? >> >>On 24/8/06, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >> >> >>>>I count the usual 50. If anything it should be one extra star >>>>for the UK. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>Why? >>> >>> >>Are you kidding me Bob? >> >> >> > > > > > -- -- Its easy to understand why the cat has eclipsed the dog as modern America's favorite pet. People like pets to possess the same qualities they do. Cats are irresponsible and recognize no authority, yet are completely dependent on others for their material needs. Cats cannot be made to do anything useful. Cats are mean for the fun of it P. J. O'Rourke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
