"Listen. Leave Megan alone."

Oh, come on. Megan seems well able, nay, eager, to stick up for herself.

As for what's rude and what isn't - I thought the statement in question was rude - and, incredible as it may be, that's got nothing to do with who I agree or do not agree with. As I've already stated, I do not have a position on this issue. Anyway, the Captain also thought the statement was rude. The Villan apologized - and then in effect withdrew his apology -

Okay, we've all seen how these threads with the words "English" and "folk" in the title can go - I'm afraid I'll have to leave you to it; got work to do - good luck ...