Well this is the first time I've really written anything for other people to read but as you can guess from the title I'm not a fan of the PC Brigade which appears to have taken over this country.Today I viewed on a website that I usually visit, an article about the Red Arrows being 'too British' in respect of the Olympic Games due to be held in London in 2012. The article is as follows;
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 Red 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 http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012
For god's sake we live in society that is starting to dictate too much about offending anyone. The guys that fly these planes are in fact volunteers from the RAF. These guys have been part of my childhood, going to various airshows and displays and an inspiration to the majority of others who stand there in awe at what these guys do, and do well!! This is part of our countrys' heritage. Other countries have their display teams visiting our country - Do I get offended? No.
So I suggest that our politicians grow a spine and declare that these boys can be part of the ceremony celebrating the 2012 UK Olympic Games.
1 comment:
Thankfully, this story isn't true (no offence to the Guardsman) - it was published by one of the tabloids a few weeks ago, and appears to have had the desired effect - the Red Arrows have had to publish a denial on their site, as have the Olympic Organising Committee. The Red Arrows only plan their seasons one year at a time, so a booking for 2012 is beyond their calendar at the moment.
Rest assured, something as British as the Red Arrows are sure to turn up. For a summary of the background to the story, and the way it developed, take a look at the Red Arrows Olympic Games page.
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