Agreed. I think the California flag deserves an exemption from the "don't write the name on the flag" rule. Somehow "California Republic" is very grand soundin

Agreed. I think the California flag deserves an exemption from the "don't write the name on the flag" rule. Somehow "California Republic" is very grand sounding. Prompts a history lesson[1] for those who are curious. [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Republic http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Republic