Oh dear, I have flicked through the arguments here which are often sadly typical in this type of situation. When I first read of this incident in Putney News, my immediate reaction was that there was simply not enough information for anyone, who did not actually hear the abuse first hand, to be in a position to form an opinion. I was surprised that no-one who had actually been at the supper, appeared to have been approached for their take on what had happened. I always want to hear both sides before reaching a judgement, whoever is making the accusations, and I have, so far, only heard one side of the story. Of course, there have been the usual platitudes, and opinions, but I hope that those who have been tarred with accusations of racism, get to have their say, especially as there are, no doubt, many who know who these individuals are. I suppose my slightly flippant comment would be "whatever happened to the Christian doctrines of turning the other cheek and forgiving those who trespass against you"?
Janis Christine Humberstone ● 11h