"There are some things worth trying to turn around, and the flag of England, is one of them."

I wish I had an answer. I don't know all the particulars so I can't comment on whether it is worth it.

That is the same arguement you hear from folks in Southern states that are tied to the confederacy.   Unfortunately everyone seems to have their own self-pride and sense of patriotism that seems to cloud judgement and prevent any sort of compromise or understanding of the hurt from others.   

Again, not knowing fully the significance of St. George, I do not want anyone to think I am comparing the meaning behind it to the meaning behind our confederate flag, but rather the controversy and line-in-the-sand stance that everyone takes - and ultimately lose behind.

At the same time, I know a lot of conservatives who wrap themselves in the stars and stripes as if they own it, and liberals have shied away from jingoism.   I do think that the symbol is much stronger here and it is impossible to desecrate the flag as such.