From The Bulawayo Chronicle by way of Mark Steyn..
Why such an outpouring of grief in the West over one lion..? The name Cecil perhaps, given its historical significance for white monopoly capital in Southern Africa and the West? Many believe the lion was named after Cecil John Rhodes, the celebrated forerunner of British colonialism in Southern Africa, explaining the saturation coverage on the demise of his namesake.
Those who believe the interest is bigger than a mere lion could be justified as Cecil, who roamed the Hwange National Park, was the focal point of a research project by Oxford University, Cecil the colonialist’s alma mater.
Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia, after Cecil Rhodes) looks forward to the death of even more Cecil’s as it’s good for their economy.
