How is it to be displayed?

The Companion Flag is a "companion" symbol. It is not meant to be flown alone. In fact, to fly the Companion Flag by itself would be to symbolically ignore important and undeniable differences among people, nations, etc., and thus fall into the same trap of "painting only half a picture."

The Companion Flag must be displayed with the other flags of the world, on the same pole. It is certainly not meant to replace, overshadow, or in any way detract from the beauty or significance of those flags; rather, it is intended to complete and bring into gentle balance the symbolism of all flags. Together, the various flags of the world and the Companion Flag will depict with far greater accuracy than is otherwise possible -- the lives and experiences of people living under them. The Companion Flag, for its part, will not speak to their differences or special qualities, but will remind them (and us) that, in many important respects, we, as human beings, are the same regardless of our differences, and no matter how we, or our children, may choose to deal with one another in the years ahead.

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	The Companion Flag is a "companion" symbol. It is not meant to be flown alone. In fact, to fly the Companion Flag by itself would be to symbolically ignore important and undeniable differences among people, nations, etc., and thus fall into the same trap of "painting only half a picture." The Companion Flag must be displayed with the other flags of the world, on the same pole. It is certainly not meant to replace, overshadow, or in any way detract from the beauty or significance of those flags; rather, it is intended to complete and bring into gentle balance the symbolism of all flags. Together, the various flags of the world and the Companion Flag will depict with far greater accuracy than is otherwise possible -- the lives and experiences of people living under them. The Companion Flag, for its part, will not speak to their differences or special qualities, but will remind them (and us) that, in many important respects, we, as human beings, are the same regardless of our differences, and no matter how we, or our children, may choose to deal with one another in the years ahead.	To aid in its introduction and adoption, it is suggested that the following explanatory note be attached at (or near) the base of the pole where the Companion Flag is flown. This note should be laminated or placed in a clear plastic envelope or enclosure to protect it from the weather, then attached at a height convenient to both children and adults. The Companion Flag. The Companion Flag represents "everything that is done, held, known, or experienced in common by human beings, notwithstanding their differences." It is flown only with the other flags of the world, on the same pole -- never alone. Together, the Companion Flag and its host flag convey an unmistakable message to the world: "Here we are proud of our differences and our heritage, but we are mindful, too, of our essential humanity and all that we share in common with people everywhere."
		Why is it white?