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Old 16th Jul 2020, 18:23
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Bob Viking
 
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I’m sorry but that is a ridiculous comparison. Himmler or Heydrich’s names are not offensive in and of themselves.

I realise you all think I’m just a young upstart with no respect for history but that is not the case.

If OC 617’s surname had been N$&@er I would agree with you. But we’re talking about his dog. Airbrushing over it’s name changes nothing in my opinion.

The Squadron were still undeniably brave and their exploits legend.

I honestly think that people hanging onto the importance of the dog’s name are just using it as an excuse to say a word they know is socially unacceptable in 2020 but they feel they have an entitlement to use because it is the right of their generation.

I’m being blunt and that’s because I have been drinking wine but the gist of what I’m saying would be unchanged if I were sober.

BV
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