Knighthood news reminds me of some history

So, Bono is knighted. But, hey, don't call him Sir and displease the Queen. He's Irish and shall not be sir'd. Know who else was knighted by a Queen? John Hawkins. John Hawkins who? John Hawkins, the first slave trader. He began his business of capturing and selling african people in 1562. Queen Elizabeth I was proud.

This is the 200th year since slavery was abolished in the UK. I am contrarian. This is how I remember titles and their history.

Have a good weekend.

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