Why has no-one leapt to the defence of this dedicated self-effacing group of men and women who continue to ceaselessly protect their fellows from the insidious threat of pollution of our mighty traditions? Have you no shame? Have you no sense of gratitude that we all owe our hisory, our culture, our very identity, to these unsung heroes of the folk scene.

For centuries un-numbered these selfless guardians of purity have continued to ensure that the cream of our heritage has remained unsullied, and their struggle continues to this day. They deserve our thanks and our grateful orisons in their praise. It is time for the Folk Police to step forth from the shadows in which they have too long reamined, and to stand tall, proud, and glad to be the defenders of the traditions they serve so well!

And if that seems too much to ask, just remember that anybody who says the music should do something that you don't want it to must be one of their number.... including you if you don't agree with the stuff somebody else happens to like today.

PS, Do you like the uniform? Smart eh?