So Jane Austen has replaced Winston Churchill on the ten pound note.
I’m all for equality but shouldn’t it be judged on equality of achievement?
Churchill made us a First World power and saved Europe from the scourge of Nazism.
Austen wrote some crap books.
No contest.
I know there are feminist arguments in favour of the change but surely “It’s time we had a woman” can’t be the only criteria considered?
One thing to be thankful for, I guess. At least it isn’t Princess Di.
RC 29-11-17
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