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From: chas@ihuxe.UUCP (Charles Lambert)
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Subject: Re: 'Jewel', British India, and us
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Date: Mon, 18-Mar-85 18:42:59 EST
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> > I'd just like to draw your attention to the fact that "Jewel" is a
> > British production. You know, those people who "describe themselves
> > as benevolent."
> > 
> What should I be, grateful? 

I was seeking something a little more objective than your personal
gratitude; namely, to debunk the idea that the British are incapable
recognising their own fallibility. It certainly does not "right any wrongs,"
it can only serve as an object lesson against future arrogance. Let
us hope that it will.

> It's merely that in times of trouble, people look to a glorious past, and
> the British, with their country in decline, want to bask in the vicarious
> thrill of running an empire.....
>                                           ... Blimpish types who railed at
> the "distorted" views presented by 'Jewel' and yearned for the good old
> days of 'Gunga Din' etc.

This is self-contradictory, so I need hardly point out that, if self-
congratulation were the goal, ITV would have written Merrick right out
of the story.

Charles Lambert @ the Death Star, Illinois.