For the population of Pridnestrovie, the red and green is not just recognized but dearly loved. It is a symbol of the young country's independence, and a sign that even if it has to fly alone, it will still fly. Pridnestrovie is enduring freedom in the face of a hostile neighbor which refuses the right of the young and independent country to let it fly its own colors. Proudly independent, Pridnestrovie stands its ground and pledges that this red and green symbol of independence will never fly on half mast.