Some people are dreadfully touchy.<BR>Back when I first got into Tolkien there was a huge debate whether it was allegorical of the Second world war with the Fellowship being emblematic of the Allies and Sauron and Saruman Hitler and Mussollini (can't spell him even though I share his birthday).You can read what you wish into any text. Look at the different Christian denominations all stemming from The New Testament. Chill out. It's a book, a story, not set out to offend. Tolkien said himself that he merely set out to create fairy stories with a root in British folklore as most fairy stories are based in European stuff. <BR>Heigho, I'd like to add I'm not offended by anyone from anywhere except a person who harbours hate for their fellow man.<BR>Chill everyone, please.
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