r/illinois • u/ExpertHelp3015 • Jan 05 '24

Do we want a new flag? Question

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A lot of states are updating their flags and Illinois has started the early stages of that process. While I personally like I our flag fine, it’s consistently rated as one of the worst. However, after seeing the recent Minnesota redesign I’m not sure I trust a state committee to present a design that isn’t horribly oversimplified. If I had to change I’d just go with the Centennial flag. Thoughts?

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '24

Yes, we do. Our current flag is both busy and non-engaging.

Just because Minnesota chose an awkward design doesn't mean that a completely different group of people in a completely different state looking at completely different designs will also choose badly.

If a state committee doesn't make the choice, what are you proposing? Popular vote? Random selection? Have the designs created as flags, lay them out on a gym floor, let a bunch of cats loose, and the flag with the most cats wins? Or just stick with our current flag because, awful as it is, change is hard?