Royal Visit to the USA

**macwilkin** · 4th March 10, 09:47 AM

Post deleted. See below.

**Zardoz** · 4th March 10, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by Canuck of NI

I hear ya, but it's sometimes interesting to see what they'll do next, and also they provide an income to a whole cadre of British journalists who might otherwise be unemployable

Yeah, they are pretty entertaining.

**Jock Scot** · 4th March 10, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by keith A.

Who care's he can take his divine right and stuff it.

I say steady on there! Some will find comments like that offensive. Me for one!

**macwilkin** · 4th March 10, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I say steady on there! Some will find comments like that offensive. Me for one!

You're not the only one, Jock. On behalf of my country, I apologise.

T.

**Inchessi** · 5th March 10, 06:02 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

You're not the only one, Jock. On behalf of my country, I apologise.

T.

One persons snide remark does not reflect a countries opinion. Do not apologize for the USA. The fact of his nobility means little to me, I can not comprehend the meaning. This is not meant as any form of disrespect. The fact that he is a veteran does require the utmost respect. As a veteran, I would extend the best I have to offer, regardless of his rank.

Now, I shall climb off my soap box and ask the questions I was wanting to ask.

How do people from England and Scotland perceive our interpretation of the Highland Games?

**Paul** · 5th March 10, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I say steady on there! Some will find comments like that offensive. Me for one!

Jock, you must also accept that some people find such positions of power offensive.

**Chas** · 5th March 10, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by Paul

Jock, you must also accept that some people find such positions of power offensive.

Paul, I think that if you look very carefully, you will find that the Earl of Wessex has no position of power at all. He does, on the other hand, have a position of privilege, into which he was born. Neither he, nor you, nor I could choose our parents. How can the accident of birth be offensive? It is like blaming a child for having the wrong colour of eyes or skin.

Regards

Chas

**Jock Scot** · 6th March 10, 02:00 AM

Originally Posted by Paul

Jock, you must also accept that some people find such positions of power offensive.

I do indeed understand that and I have some sympathy for that point, however there are ways of voicing those opinions in a courteous way. I may also add that there are those of us who consider positions of power and privilege can, in the right circumstances, be used for good purposes. As in this case. Why be so grudging about it?

**KiltedKnome** · 4th March 10, 09:45 AM

Some people are newsworthy becasue of actions they themselves perform, others are newsworthy because of positions they hold in society, be it earned, inherited or granted. The fact remains that when one of these persons pops up on the radar, there is interest. Having such a person attend the games raises the profile of the Games, which is a good thing. You certainly have the right to not have an interest in the individual, but "to stuff it"?

Originally Posted by keith A.

Who care's he can take his divine right and stuff it.

**Arlen** · 4th March 10, 10:19 AM

O.K, guys. This started out as a perfectly reasonable, interesting a decent post.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but it's simply not polite or decent to phrase your opinions in an insulting manner.

The original topic of this thread is about his visit. Let's keep it to that and maybe discuss pros and cons. As for political opinions, take them to PM.
I'd hate for this thread to get shut down because it's very interesting.