Trafalgar Celebrations: England expects we'll offend someone
Two hundred years ago today, Lord Nelson and his 27 ships defeated the combined might of the French and Spanish fleet, sinking or capturing 22 vessels at Trafalgar. He stopped the planned invasion of Britain and our navy went on to rule the seas for another hundred years. The man is a national hero, and it is good and proper that all this weekend there are plans to celebrate his and his fleet's success.
Some people though are worried about upsetting the French.
But I'm more worried about the MCB. Did anybody think to ask them if it is okay that we do this? As I don't think there were any Muslims at Trafalgar. I'm so afraid the planned celebrations might make these band of merry men feel alienated again.

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