This same political correctness is sweeping the USA as well. Very
similar events in fact. Since when should something as proud and noble
as the US and British militaries be something to be hidden from the rest
of the world in shame. The shame lies with the PC crowd and their lack
of cahones. Then I guess that we can't lay off all the blame when we
quietly stand by and let the PC's get away with their stupidity. What's
the answer mates?
Vaughn
----- Original Message -----
From: Carl Pattinson
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 4:00 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: FW: Red Arrows "Too British"!!!!
No doubt the Horse Guards will be sent on leave so that they dont
offend the foreign tourists.
If the implications werent so bloody serious it would be funny - it
isnt. Now we have to be ashamed of who we are.
The only people who should be ashamed are the government and
beaurocratic apologists who condone this kind of political correctness.
We should lock em all up in the Tower of London. Not so long ago it
would be regarded as treason - penalty death!
----- Original Message -----
From: Alan Burrows
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 3:42 PM
Subject: Europa-List: FW: Red Arrows "Too British"!!!!
Hi Guys
I think I may have got this wrong when I tried to send it a few
mins. Ago, so here goes a second time. If, like me you feel this is one
step too far . (I can hear Bob Harrison applauding from here). Then you
may wish to sign up. It=92s a really quick and simple process.
What do you think? I=92m sure our US friends must be laughing there
heads off at this one!
Kind Regards
Alan
Subject: [UKaerobatics] Red Arrows & the Olymipics...
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The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing at the
2012 London Olympics because they are deemed "too British".
Organisers of the event say that the Arrows military background
might be "offensive" to other countries taking part in the Games. The
display team have performed at more than 4000 events worldwide, but the
Department of Culture, Media and Sport have deemed the display team "too
militaristically British". Red Arrows pilots were said to be "outraged",
as they had hoped to put on a truly world class display for the Games,
something which had never been seen before. Being axed from a
British-based event for being "too British" is an insult - the Arrows
are a symbol of Britain.
The Red Arrows have been excellent ambassadors for British overseas
trade, as they display their British-built Hawk aircraft all over the
world.
The Arrows performed a short flypast in 2005 when the winning bid
was announced, but their flypast at the Games was to have been truly
spectacular.
It is to be hoped that common sense prevails.
If you disagree with this decision, sign the petition on the link
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http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012
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