What I meant is perfectly clear. Old notions die hard. You may infer that I still think they should be returned, or you may infer that I think they shouldn't. Take your pick.

Some excellent points have been made here on both sides, and I'm glad I don't have to decide which side wins.

I've said all I have to say on this subject, but I will close with this; I'm glad Lord Elgin saved the works, and I got to enjoy them in the British museum. I'm not easily awed, but that museum did it.