Here is a copy of an e-mail I received,I looked through the forum but didnt see what it contains reported anywhere so thought I would see what you all think about it
> This is genuine, the links takes you No.10 Downing Street website.
Nothing I read anymore surprises me anymore. This is just another example!
Stand up and be counted if you think this is wrong.
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
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows...=redArrows2012
PLEASE REPOST. VERY IMPORTANT. IT SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED!!!!!!!!
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