>>there is only one possible reading of it now and to justify it otherwise is surely racist in itself. <<
What bollocks.
Blacking up in modern border is to do with fashion (created by Shropshire Bedlams), not tradition and not racism.
Your vicarious taking of offence is pathetic and implying racist motives to others is itself offensive and, applying your standards, something you should refrain from.
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