[trackflak]

I don't like the anti-English animosity that seems universal in some circles. There is some room for ribbing but a lot of the time I wonder how much of it is merely and sincerely 'in jest'.

And that is another fear I share for the loss of a monarchy. Something familiar and deeply associated with our long history will be gone, and home will look even more like everywhere else.

[b800h]

We're uniquely unsuited to defending ourselves - British reserve flies in the face of speaking up and raising our voices - but it's so important to do so, and not just give the wreckers carte blanche.