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IT MUST have seemed a perfectly grand idea to Suffolk tourismchiefs. They would invite the public to vote online for the bestloved "icon" of the county. Even better, they would allow the publicto make suggestions themselves. What could be more in tune with thedevolutionist and participatory ethos of the Big Society?
But they did not consider the mischievous sense of humour of theinternet. Under the suggestions, someone posted an image of the leadsinger of a veteran heavy metal group who rejoice in the name Cradleof Filth. Worse, Dani Filth ended up topping the poll, beatingIpswich's Broomhill swimming pool into a distant second place.
Yet now Choose Suffolk have omitted Mr Filth from the finalshortlist on the grounds that he is not appropriate. We do not seewhy. Cradle of Filth were formed in the county 20 years ago. Theyare as Suffolk as Adnam's brewery.
Furthermore, internet democracy is internet democracy.Bureaucrats cannot pretend to be inclusive and then start excludingwhen the results are not what they expected. If Suffolk netizenswish their county to be associated with a cradle of filth who isanyone to stand in their way?
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