Seal of Approval
Leave it as it is—why change it (“The State Seal Still Needs a Makeover — Here’s How to Get It Done,” January 28)? It reflects Massachusetts’ roots!
Mike O’Reilly East Falmouth
Massachusetts’ state seal makeover should follow New Hampshire’s lead and hold a statewide competition among fourth-graders. Our new “I Voted” stickers are the best.
Pete Basiliere Milford, New Hampshire
My thought to enhance Steve Calechman’s proposal for a new state seal would be to include the sign we all encounter at virtually every traffic intersection: “No Right Turn on Red.” Paul Stewart
Quincy
About 20 years ago the new president of my school, Case Western Reserve University, decided to redesign our logo. Admittedly, the logo — a rising sun — was not exciting. A local firm was hired to design the new logo, which was quickly produced. The problem? Nobody could figure out the meaning — it was too abstract. When the next president came in, a contest was held: Anyone at the university could submit a logo design. The whole university got to vote. The winner? A jazzedup rising sun. Everybody was happy with the process and the outcome.
Charlotte Ikels
Cambridge
I am proud of the existing state seal and do not want it changed.
Brian Clifford Leverett
Minnesota was able to change its state flag in three months because officials did not spend enough time learning about the seal and flag that they had. Minnesota’s unique flag proudly proclaiming that it was the 19th state to be added to the Union after the original 13 is gone. [It no longer reflects] the state of the state when created in 1858. The Massachusetts commission has heard from numerous quarters about the current flag—I was one of them. The flag honors the Wampanoag Tribe and the Minutemen that helped the Pilgrims in 1620 and the colonists in 1775. The Mashpee Wampanoag honors the Wampanoags killed fighting for colonists in the American Revolution. There is every reason to portray the Native that