Peter Robinson steps down as First Minister!

[WT4E]

Is it just me or does in your face racism seem to be a protestant/unionist/loyalist thing or is there much of it in catholic areas in NI?

[DennistheMenace]

Is it just me or does in your face racism seem to be a protestant/unionist/loyalist thing or is there much of it in catholic areas in NI?

Pretty sure there was a racist attack in West Belfast in the last week that was highly publicised.

[haranguerer]

Exists everywhere naturally, but much more prevalent and dare I say it, institutionalised, in unionist areas/psyches

[armaghniac]

Is it just me or does in your face racism seem to be a protestant/unionist/loyalist thing or is there much of it in catholic areas in NI?

Pretty sure there was a racist attack in West Belfast in the last week that was highly publicised.

Sadly some halfwits in nationalist West Belfast like to ape their loyalist counterparts more than Irish people generally; tattoos, ridiculous flute bands, bonfires complete with flag burning, and now a bit of racism. The difference is that these lunatics operate without any real support from anyone, unlike in Unionist areas where hate is the political philosophy. 

[orangeman]

Is it just me or does in your face racism seem to be a protestant/unionist/loyalist thing or is there much of it in catholic areas in NI?

Definitely confined to protestant areas.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-27222896

[imtommygunn]

It's not definitely confined...

It is considerably more prevalent and the attitudes of leaders etc has a big bearing on this but the likes of that west belfast incident illustrate there are scumbags on "our" side of the fence too!

Also it would seem loyalist paramilitaries have a bearing in the loyalist areas which thankfully seems to be less of an issue on "our" side now.

[Jeepers Creepers]

And thankfully the residents and local politicians moved quickly to show their support to the family in Sliabh Dubh by holding a rally. Something which has yet to be seen in Loyalist areas, which also highlights the grip they have on their own.

[naka]

Jeez
Guys there should be no high moral ground on racism.
We as a community should be ashamed and we should not align it along sectarian lines

[ziggysego]

Jeez
Guys there should be no high moral ground on racism.
We as a community should be ashamed and we should not align it along sectarian lines

+ 1

[haranguerer]

We're not a community

[give her dixie]

Great show of solidarity from Edendork towards the Muslim community.......

http://tyronetribulations.com/2014/06/13/edendork-hall-to-become-muslim-community-centremosque/

[All of a Sludden]

[Rossfan]

Maybe the black chap was a Catholic. 
Peter shows his true face again

[foxcommander]

Maybe the black chap was a Catholic. 
Peter shows his true face again

Do the local residents have a right to be angry? Do you know the full story on why they have protested?

[general_lee]

It said on the report this morning that they were drinking outside his home; and that he initially thought it was a joke because of this. I'm sure there are other ways to get your views across without having to target a foreign national who hasn't even had the chance to move into his new home.