In an April 12, 2012 file photo New York Stock Exchange Governor Nicholas Briganti, center, works with traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
Shown here is the official state flag of Michigan. On the blue shield the sun rises over a lake and peninsula, a man with raised hand and holding a gun represents peace and the ability to defend his rights. The elk and moose are symbols of Michigan, while the eagle represents the United States.