I suspect that Jack Daw is making a reference to a common phrase issued to children at the dinner table in the late 70's and early 80's who were reluctant to eat certain fare. Parents would note "Eat your ________ there are children starving in Africa!" The less wise children would often respond with "Can we send this to them?" with varying parental repercussions.
I read his post and see a off handed comment half remembered from childhood used to show his dislike of toories, and was not intended as a slight against Africans.
It's been a while since those innocent days of childhood at the dinner table under the gaze of our parents. We are now the grown ups, and far more aware of the grim reality of the horrors of starvation and malnutrition.
I didn't find Jack Daw's comment terribly funny, but as a child of the late 70's and early 80's I know where he was coming from. In the future perhaps we should leave such phrases in the past.
Let's all try our best to keep X Marks the Scot a respectful place and recognize that we are a family friendly and international community.
Respectfully
Jamie
-See it there, a white plume
Over the battle - A diamond in the ash
Of the ultimate combustion-My panache
Edmond Rostand
Originally Posted by Jack Daw
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