Red Arrows deemed as "too British" ?

[mrapoc]

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 below and forward this mail on:

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012

Seriously...this is rediculous

 

[Ham]

:bs:

 

[mrapoc]

tbh

 

[outrunner]

No 10 replied with;

The e-petition asking the Prime Minister to "to Allow the Red Arrows to Fly at the 2012 Olympics" is ongoing. This is a response in advance of the closing date from the Government.

It is not true to suggest that the Government has banned the Red Arrows from celebrations to mark the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The organising committee of London 2012 will decide what to include in the celebrations - but with five years to go, decisions are yet to be made on what the celebrations will look like, although you can be assured that they will be a spectacular showcase of Britain's best.

 

[Pat123]

Thats really pathetic.. THEY ARE ONE OF THE SYMBOLS OF BRITAIN.. WE HAVE A MILITARY HISTORY IF THESE GOVERNERS DONT LIKE IT THEN LEAVE!!!!!!! I for one love to see the red arrows fly..

 

[llwyd]

will be a spectacular showcase of Britain's best.

jeeez i cant wait lol

Think if they are prevented from flying for this reason, they should do a flyover anyway. Nanny culture gone mad tbh

 

[Toxcity]

What a load of old rubbish!

We need those arrows! They rock! What is it with everyone and being so "PC"!

 

[nepas]

i agree its this governments "PC" attitude that is sending this country down

 

[NickS]

Signed for you guys, BS'ed an address but I felt it was necessary. I feel that things like this kill patriotism in a country and really, it sucks. All this political correctness and anti-pride unless your a goddamed minority is really getting on my nerves.

 

[Mr. Smith]

Thanks Nick

This is a

ing outrage tbh. I'm too angry to really say anything else.

Too British...

 

[Rastalovich]

i agree its this governments "PC" attitude that is sending this country down

Agree with `governments` taken out of the quote.

It`s people in offices that do this sorta thing, then the media pick it up, and Mr & Mrs Gullable who go along with it. Same people who`re scared to send christmas cards out incase they offend some1.

 

[ScottY_]

Too

ing British... Thats the biggest pile of racist bull

ever. That is being against a whole country honestly.

The world is screwed up. I might move to Mars is this

keeps up.

 

[ionicle]

what a load of BS

signed.

 

[cybermaniac]

signed and C+Pd to other forums