I'm a Padstonian who grew up with the Darkie Day custom. I understand that the hearts and minds of the people of Padstow aren't racist. However, this celebration is definitely politically incorrect. Just because the Crown Prosecution Service has determined that Darkie Days celebrants aren't breaking the law, doesn't mean that these celebrations are acceptable today. It is my earnest hope that the people of Padstow will recognise this and voluntarily discontinue this tradition, and replace it with another one. I suggest that they sing and dance in the streets of Padstow to celebrate our diversity and call that celebration D Day (Diversity Day). How would the people of Padstow react to people mocking their ancient tradition of May Day, when the Padstow Obby Oss (Hobby Horse) lives again? How would they feel about the ancient culture of their ancestors being mocked? How would they feel about their ancient Cornish (Kernewek) language, music, dance and Celtic customs being ridiculed? I know that they would find this to be extremely offensive. That's exactly the same way black people react to the Padstow Darkie Days celebration.