Banned from flying the flag:Binmen threatened

[Still Waters]

Binmen have been threatened with the sack if they fly England flags on their wagons during the World Cup.

Drivers in Liverpool were ordered to sign contracts forbidding the St George’s Cross due to apparent ‘health and safety’ risks.

A clampdown on public patriotism ahead of England’s first game against the U.S. in 15 days times has been enforced elsewhere in Britain.

Taxi drivers in Kent have been warned by Canterbury City Council that they could have their licences suspended if they fly the St George’s Cross.

The binmen in Merseyside, working for private contract firm Enterprise-Liverpool, have also been banned from putting badges and stickers inside their trucks.

Bosses said they were concerned that the items could block drivers' views.

But workers are furious at the decision. One said: ‘We are all football fans and we all cannot wait for the World Cup.

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[Mr.United_Nations]

what the? omg

[keithisco]

You cannot be serious????

Of all the stupid things - showing a bit of pride and support for your national football team should be encouraged. You should see how this is being celebrated in Madrid... You can bet that at least 50% of the cars and nearer a 100% of taxis will be displaying the colours in one way or another.

Stupid, dull, boring, UK bureaucrats win again - if they have a little bit of power then you can be sure that they will wield it..

[chemical-licker]

people will still hang the flags.

[Lord Umbarger]

Why is it wrong to be proud of England ....IN ENGLAND!?!?! I just don't get it. This one seriously makes no sense at all. I'd swear that it came out of some southern California courtroom.

It's really sad that the English can be proud of EVERY race, faith culture people and nation... except for their own. Maybe if they still had gun ownership rights, they'd be respected by the PC segment enough to still show their own identity.

[keithisco]

Why is it wrong to be proud of England ....IN ENGLAND!?!?! I just don't get it. This one seriously makes no sense at all. I'd swear that it came out of some southern California courtroom.

It's really sad that the English can be proud of EVERY race, faith culture people and nation... except for their own. Maybe if they still had gun ownership rights, they'd be respected by the PC segment enough to still show their own identity.

Tend to agree - but dont they allow gun ownership in the Southern States - would appear to be an irrelevant observation.

[Black Red Devil]

Why is it wrong to be proud of England ....IN ENGLAND!?!?! I just don't get it. This one seriously makes no sense at all. I'd swear that it came out of some southern California courtroom.

It's really sad that the English can be proud of EVERY race, faith culture people and nation... except for their own. Maybe if they still had gun ownership rights, they'd be respected by the PC segment enough to still show their own identity.

[danielost]

as an american i can only say one thing fly the flag.

freedom of speech gotta love it.

Edited May 30, 2010 by danielost

[chemical-licker]

as an american i can only say one thing fly the flag.

freedom of speech gotta love it.

oh its gonna happen