Barry,
         Don't confuse racism with these comments. Britain is an island 
group of 4 quite distinct nations. Our history is long and illustrious and 
although the smaller nations enjoy a victory over the large nation we are 
all brothers, no matter colour or creed. This morning, at coffee, the rugby 
was a major topic of discussion and what was the outcome, laughter and joy 
from Scots and English in equal measure.
         Racism is disgusting, but in this instance it honestly doesn't apply.
Ian.


>Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2000 08:32:58 -0700
>From: Barry Rittman <brittman@mail.db.uth.tmc.edu>
>Subject: RE: Famous victory - Braveheart II
>To: histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
>
>Russ et al.
>I can't say rugby is my favorite game although I did enjoy it at school.
>Arrogance from any country or individual is not a desirable or welcome
>trait (and hopefully those individuals will not reproduce!!).
>Graciouness in victory is applauded by all.
>Barry
>
>At 09:22 AM 04/03/2000 +0100, you wrote:
> >Dear Russ...
> >
> >Hurrah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> >Even as an english Wales fan, i celebrate each defeat that befall
> >england...(oh dear.....maybe i shouldnt say that...8-)
> >
> >All i can say about the game yesterday was fantastic...and well done
> >Scotland. They deserved it so much.....
> >
> >Ahem....enough.......8-)
> >
> >emma carter
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From:        RUSS ALLISON [SMTP:Allison@Cardiff.ac.uk]
> >> Sent:        Sunday, April 02, 2000 6:49 PM
> >> To:  histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
> >> Subject:     Famous victory - Braveheart II
> >>
> >>
> >> I want the world to know that a magnificent Scottish rugby team
> >> has just beaten a magnificent English rugby team.
> >>
> >> The good part is Scotland had not won a game all season and the
> >> English had won all thiers - and expected to win this one also.
> >> Even the Scots did not really think they would.
> >>
> >> Wow!  Good on you Scotland
> >> Memorable and the greatest boost to all the Celtic countries.
> >>
> >> Russ
> >> ps, this is not racist, the English will understand!
> >> Russ Allison,
> >> Dental School
> >> Cardiff
> >> Wales
> >
> >