Just received this in an email - links to the Downing Street website I think

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Subject: FW: BANNING OF RED ARROWS...PLEASE SIGN



The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing at the 2012 London Olympics because they are deemed 'too British'.

Organisers of the event say that the Arrows military background might be 'offensive' to other countries taking part in the Games.

The display team have performed at more than 4000 events worldwide, but the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have deemed the display team 'too militaristically British'.

Red Arrows pilots were said to be 'outraged', as they had hoped to put on a truly world class display for the Games, something which had never been seen before.

Being axed from a British-based event for being 'too British' is an insult
- the Arrows are a symbol of Britain.

The Red Arrows have been excellent ambassadors for British overseas trade, as they display their British-built Hawk aircraft all over the world.

The Arrows performed a short flypast in 2005 when the winning bid was announced, but their flypast at the Games was to have been truly spectacular.

It is to be hoped that common sense prevails, so if you disagree with this decision, please sign the petition on the link.

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/


Please forward this on to everyone you can

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http://www.hoax-slayer.com/red-arrows-petition.shtml

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/10/15/red_arrows_rumpus/

http://www.london2012.com/news/archive/200...rumour.php '08 RRS TDV8
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You've been had. This is the usual propaganda bullshit to stir people up against foreigners.


edit: flydive got there first...

I'm glad it's a hoax, my blood was on it's way to boiling point.... but to be honest with you, the way this country is going it wouldn't surprise me in the least.

Red Arrows too British - off!!!  

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