>We hear she still has the hots for you.
>I knew that broad had good taste
>"Does she... ah... Go? (know-what-I-mean? ...know-what-I-mean? Nudge-
nudge... wink-wink?") Say... No... More!
These three remarks (one quoted out of context) are in exceptionally bad taste
and highly
offensive to the vast majority
of British subjects who might read them. They have nothing to do with 'political
correctness.'
Over the last two years on a number of lists, I have noticed that many have
aired their
views about the sexual peccadilloes, honesty and sanity of nameless Presidents,
one or two
Heads of Government and a number of leading political figures. These are all
fair game and
while they are entirely outside the scope of Triumph matters, leave themselves
open to be
sniped at.
In the case of Her Majesty Queen Elixzabeth, the Queen Mother, both Monarchists
and the
majority of Republicans in this country hold her in the very highest regard -
and always
have. She is a woman who, in spite of her 100 years, has demonstrated her proven
integrity, courtesy, kindness and considerable strength of character for nearly
eighty
years - and we love her for that and for what she is. She also has something
that we in
the United Kingdom refer to and understand as pedigree, which I would not
expect the
contributors in question to understand at all as it may well be alien to them.
While the contributors concerned may be proud citizens of the most powerful
nation on
earth - it is clear they are still some way behind the starting gate when it
comes to
demonstrating basic good manners and a respect for the feelings and opinions of
others.
Through the medium of the internet, the whole world has the daily opportunity
(and undying
boredom) to hear and read what American nationals may think of their own
countrymen.
Voicing those opinions about United States nationals is the prerogative of
United States
nationals - and the rest of the world unfortunately has to put up with it, even
if it is
on a global network. However, that freedom of speech so liberally (and freely?)
exercised
in the "good ol' US of A" does NOT give such individuals the right or the
prerogative to
voice their despicable opinions about the widow of our former King and Head of
State. I
think I probably speak for the rest of my British companions on this list (few
though we
are) when I say that if any of the contributors ever feels inclined to come to
this
country on business or for pleasure - they should save their time and money and
stay away.
They appear to be typical examples of the gum-chewing, gob-slobbing, "back in
the states"
and "how much is that in dollars?" whining Yank that we and the rest of Europe
wish we
could emigrate to avoid meeting at any cost. Be assured, we can well do without
you (or
your so-called humour / satire) and your continuing absence from our shores
will have the
charm of novelty. Your other countrymen who understand good manners and know
how to
demonstrate them will always be welcome and find a place in our hearts because
respect has
to be earned. It's not a right that comes with the Stars and Stripes, a US
passport or a
platinum Amex card.
Back to square one boys, shake the dice for a six and start again.
John Macartney
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