November 10, 2005
Red Cross - Red Crescent - Red Crystal
The Swiss government is attempting to introduce the new emblem for use by national groups that reject the current Red Cross or Red Crescent. The Red Crystal would have no national, religious, or cultural connotations.
If adopted, it's believed the new emblem would also clear the way for Israel's membership. However, despite the good intentions of the Swiss, I'm convinced that Israel's membership won't occur easily and without controversy.
All that said, my thinking is that the new emblem looks more like a red square or a red diamond, not a red crystal.
[Update 11/11/05]
Interestingly, the geniuses in Geneva might want to consider the fact that the 'Red Crystal' is already being used as a firing range target. Sporting the 'Red Crystal' emblem in the confusion of battle could be a problem.
Companion post at Interested-Participant.
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