Unforgiveable? Really?

There are many things that are unforgiveable. Genocide, murder - this sort of thing.

But take a look here....

The top couple of paragraphs for those with limited net access:

Clarkson PM insult 'unforgivable'

Scottish politicians have reacted angrily to comments made by Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson about Gordon Brown.

Speaking to journalists in Sydney about the economic crisis, the presenter reportedly called the prime minister a "one-eyed Scottish idiot".

Gordon Banks, Labour MP for Ochil and South Perthshire, said the comment was "unforgivable".

Number 10 would only say that Clarkson "is entitled to his own interpretation of the economic circumstances".

Now, I'll be honest. Of the presenters and entertainers employed by the BBC, Clarkson is one of the few I really like. Not because he's really smart, hugely funny or even because he's good at reviewing cars. (He is a little of all of these).

No - it's because every now and again he says in public things that the rest of us think...but would never be broadcast on the BBC. Can you imagine, even for a second, any other public figure saying this?

Some might think it. A few bold ones might whisper between themselves. But Clarkson - he actualy has the balls to say it.

And lets be honest - who is complaining.

Is it Gorden Brown...nope. He knows that there's nothing he can say or do that will help. If he complains, he lacks a sense of humour. Worse, imagine the negative publicity..

Gordon Banks - a scottish labout MP is complaining. All I can say is that voting against an investigation into the Iraq war is unforgiveable.

Never rebeling against your own party on a matter of principle is unforgiveable.

Calling someone an idiot? Even a scottish idiot? Calling the prime minister a scottish idiot?

That's honesty.