What does the Union Jack mean to you?

Some opinions of people on the internet talking about the Union Jack. Seemingly quite a diverse reaction was received from the results of the actual survey, which is posted further on in the post.

'For me, like the Royal Arms, it is an outdated symbol of what was: England dominating Scotland and Ireland, and Wales being so unimportant as to not even warrant inclusion.
It is an impossible flag that is flown upside down as often as right way up and is associated abroad with England rather than the UK.  Scottish Independence does not break up the United Kingdom (which existed for 104 years before the merger of Parliaments in 1707), but merely restores a fairer system of governance to both Scotland and England.
It is time to ditch it and create a modern union flag that reflects the reality of the modern UK and which distinguishing the top from the bottom is obvious.'

'As a Scotsman I don't think I could name 5 places where the Union Jack is flown in Scotland other than that of Castles.
Personally for me it has always represented England and not Britain.  I consider myself Scottish and would always choose to fly the Saltire as my national flag.
On a more political front, the Union Jack for me only represents the nations of the UK which are separated and not in unison with each other which is a shame.  The true meaning and representation of a true National Flag would be fantastic but I think it will never happen.  Especially while we still have a Monarchy.
Scotland, England Ireland and Wales are all separate parts of the UK independent in mind if not in reality.  The Union Jack for me only serves as a reminder of the un-unification of this great country.'

'The Union flag means nothing to me, I am English and whilst not racist, would much sooner see the St George flag flying than the Union flag. Under the last administration, and now this one we have become "de Englishised".
You travel in Scotland, Wales or even Northern Ireland and you see their flags being flown with pride,quite rightly, but in England, no.'

'Wales isn't incorporated on the Union Jack/flag as you say, so it doesn't really 'emphasize the very nature of the UK'. Being represented by the cross of St. George doesn't count for most Welsh people.'

'Independence is the broad, inclusive and positive option for Scotland, in which the wide range of identities we have in our modern nation - Scottish, British, Pakistani, Chinese, Polish, Irish and many, many more – can all be reflected and celebrated.'

  

With the highest ratings being the monarchy and the armed forces, that we most associate the Union Jack with, as long as the monarchy is still in control the silhouette at least should be retained. Yet the fact that we're anticipating Scotland leaving the UK to become independent, the Scottish aspects should be removed and Welsh need to be included. 

The flag doesn't promote a modern, diverse Britain, yet Britain has retained the flag which has been in place for over 400 years. It needs to be updated, but can't really include hints towards the modern Britain, because it needs to retain it's nationality. However, I don't actually think that nationalities are all too important, they seem to remain mandatory with the mistrust of other governments and officials by our own 'leaders'.