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Originally Posted by Russ B
I really don't think the English should be allowed to celebrate St George's Day, or even have such a dedicated day anyway. It just sounds too much like racism to me. The celtic nations however have long since been oppressed by England so we should be allowed to celebrate our national saint's days. If you're English and you don't like that then sorry but blame your oppressive and destructive forefathers.
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OK, I know your joking, but although they will be people who think that, there's people who think we shouldn't chant "Come on England!" in a football match because it discriminates the opposing team.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A37086834
http://www.myfootballforum.com/showthread.php?t=11693
Now that's how bad things are getting. Sorry, I can't find the proper article.