I have to admit that this particular thread is not so objectionable as John's previous postings but unless someone objects where do we draw the line.

I am not advocating the return to Victorian morals merely an acceptance that such lyrics whether written or sung can be found offensive and that I for one would rather not be greeted by them every time I access Mudcat.

John has the lyrics on his site, he could very easily link to those in question and still have the discussion he craves.
Posting them here with an apology is, IMO, not good enough. Its like hitting someone on the nose but apologising for it before hand, then maintaining that the other person has no reason to get upset because you have apologised.

If you know , as John does, that people are going to be offended THEN DON'T DO IT.

By the way, I do find it interesting that all (I think) of the people defending John are male.
Could it have something to do with schoolboy lavatorial humour??

Last question ...... how can a song not known of before the 1960's be called traditional????