In my opinion,whether he should, or should not, have said what he did is neither here nor there. It was a 'diary', which many in the armed forces make, of events experienced and shared with fellow combatants.
To have all the accompanying quotes of condemnation issued is, unfortunately, to be expected, especially from those who should know better.
I wonder of the reaction from these same critics, had the video been made by a member of the 'ethnic minority' and contained 'derogatory' comments about 'white' colleagues.
The question does arise as to how this video came into the possession of a sunday newspaper, one that is known to boost its circulation with sensational journalism.
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Yes I have Mark and voted too! I have also used 'friendly/nonpc' terms in relation to other ethnic groups also. including the Welsh and Scots!
In my seven years in the Forces, I served with the following:
several Paddys;
A couple of Micks (no, that wasn't their real name);
Two black guys, called 'Chalky' and 'Roots' respectively;
An Asian lad called 'Cornershop'.
Were these racist? Nope. They were good colleagues, good naval ratings and good mates. It's just a name. Intent is everything.
This is just something old and irrelevant for the Tabloid Gutter to get themselves aerated about - nothing more.
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