Originally Posted by CashMachine
I'm sorry but I'm going to play devils advocate here.
The word is offensive and someone complained about it. Therefore something had to be done about it...........
"Someone".... so who the bloody hell is this
"someone"... God albloodymighty?
The PMC should have said, "Noted" and done bugger all about it.
That picture is up there from bye-gone days, when some prat could not jump on the PC band-waggon.
It was hung there
not to cause offense, but a visible reminder of RAF History. If the idiot who complained cannot hack that, then he should not be allowed in the Mess - perhaps some PC excuse could be dreamed up, improperly dressed, walking with intent, too much aftershave!
Let's remind those PC plumbers what it is about
: it is slightly off track, but most of us will see the thrust.
England - The Right to Leave Our Country - YOU have the right, the right to leave anytime you want!
If you are claiming off the Social Services just cancel your GIRO.
After England not wanting to offend other cultures by putting up Xmas lights. After hearing that the State of South Australia changed its opinion and let a Muslim woman have her picture on her driver's license with her face covered, this prompted this editorial written (and amended by an English citizen from an Australian citizen's writing; inserting words suitable in the UK).
IMMIGRANTS, NOT BRITISH, MUST ADAPT.
Take It or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on London, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of British.
However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled when the "politically correct" crowd began complaining about the possibility that our patriotism was offending others. I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to England.
However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand. This idea of England being a multicultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity.
As British, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle.
This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom.
We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, Learn the Language!
Dieu et Mon droit (French, "God and my right") is our National Motto.
This is not some Christian, right wing, political slogan. We adopted this motto because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it in certain places.
If our God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because our God is part of our culture.
If our 'ways' offends you, or you don't like "A Fair Go", then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet.
We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't care how you did things where you came from.
This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this.
But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our National Motto, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great British freedom, "THE RIGHT TO LEAVE".
If you aren't happy here then, Foxtrot Oscar! We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted. Pretty easy really, when you think about it.
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Get the painting back on the wall........... NO compromise.
TG