I genuinely wonder which of the following is most representative of British 'youth' today. 1) "Police review footage of chants led by Glastonbury acts" 'The government has "strongly condemned" chants from Bob Vylan who called for "death" to the Israeli military during their performance which was broadcast live on the BBC. Rapper Bobby Vylan led chants of "free, free Palestine" and "death, death to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces]". Vylan is part of a black rap group and a good example of the racism that many blacks, especially 'rappers', show towards Jews. Though born in the UK Vylan claims to be 'very much influenced by his  Jamaican genres as a tribute to Bobby's Jamaican heritage'. Will he be charged with inciting racial hatred or incitement to violence ? Don't hold your breath. Blacks can't commit racism only whites. It's "'cos of slavery man". The crowd, who had paid £375 for a ticket, loved him. But to their credit and my surprise the Glastonbury organisers put out a statement -  "Their chants very much crossed a line and we are urgently reminding everyone involved in the production of the festival that there is no place at Glastonbury for antisemitism, hate speech or incitement to violence." But what does it say about the type of society we are becoming. 2) Meanwhile England win the the UEFA under-21 Championship Final 3-2 beating Germany (YEEEEES!) A wonderful and joyous occasion where a multi-racial team of true British working class lads put their hearts and souls into the game on behalf of their country, their teammates and their watching families. And ex-FFC local boy Harvey Elliott was made 'Man of the Tournament' and in his post match interview had nothing to say about Palestine !

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Testaments of Youth	29/06/25 11:35:00	John Hawkes
Re:Testaments of Youth	29/06/25 14:29:00	John Hawkes

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