Dave,

Beautiful insightful post.

in particular "The Queen is part of English culture, as are the attitudes--for and against-- toward the royal family"

and "I'm sorry to say that I suppose one would have to say that even the BNP is to some extent a part of the English culture"


I have never seen facing up to simple realities encouraged in such an inviting way.

You have a warm affection for your country that could be used as a model for the englishman looking for a way to be proud of his Identity.

And at the very least he could be proud to have you as a compatriot.