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Thread #128110   Message #2864697
Posted By: Paul Burke
15-Mar-10 - 03:41 PM
Thread Name: BS: Respect On Saint George'sDay-April 23
Subject: RE: BS: Respect On Saint George'sDay
It's a pity St. George is so wishy washy. He was a Greek from Asia Minor, nothing to do with England, and came here as a result of the disgraceful Crusades. Could we replace him with a home grown one? St. Alban might be an obvious choice, but the Paddies have got St. Patrick (who might have been from Wales or Scotland rather than England anyway). St. Thomas Beckett might just inspire disrespect for monarchy (Are my knights all cowards, that none will rid me of this thelonious monk?), and the later ones like Thomas Moore and the Four Tomatoes are a bit divisive. St. Piran is a bit too localised, good chap though he was according to Quiller Couch.

Maybe we have to stick with him, but insist that he brings the doctor along with him.