[Paul Paranoid]

I agree with you in so many ways - but I know - it's not *ME* being dehumanised,by the word "N****r" or a child's doll. I'm a bit younger,than you and I totally agree I never had anything but fondness for,the Robertson's Jam character and I certainly never carried it over into race hate. All the black kids I ever met were much "cooler" than me. I was a silly person lol.

All in all

I agree the Dambusters should stand because at worst its a reminder of where we've come from which is a bit embarrassing if anything

And at best - he's very bloody fond of that dog. There's no hate there even if it,is - not the best advert for "Whitey" and his ignorant racism

I think sadly the Robertson's Jam guy is rightly consigned to the history books

It's a shame children can't have an affectionate introduction to their brothers and sisters of colour. But it rings of colonial superiority. I thought all black people lived in Africa in little huts until I met one. And that was even with Mr Robertson being fully dressed and not in a grass skirt or anything like that

But I have only fond memories

It's just I'm worried it fostered a patronising attitude if not a malign one

Edited 17.08.18