Newsnight Scotland Enter the Sectarianism 'Debate'

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http://www.gersnetonline.net/newsite/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=507&Itemid=1

 

In the last year Rangers fans have reacted magnificently to eradicate problematic chants and add-ons within sections of our support. Not satisfied; good old, neutral BBC Scotland ensure the sectarianism debate continues unabated by now claiming other songs are now also unacceptable. If you feel like a laugh, the debate is ten minutes into the following clip:

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/player/?item=4449133

 

The excuse for this incredibly poor analytical piece is the release of a forthcoming new book. For some reason, the BBC seem to happy to advertise this new book in order to discuss the usual tedious stuff about whether or not 'The Sash' and 'Derry's Walls' are sectarian.

 

Laughably, in the interests of balance, the only offensive Celtic song the BBC can find to equate to the supposedly sectarian Rangers songs is 'You are my Larsson'...!!! Yes, in a week where the Celtic supporters were again caught singing about the IRA and huns, this is the only song the BBC care to mention.

 

Graham Walker is supposed to a respected author and academic while Newsnight is supposed to be a respected analytical current affairs programme. That piece last night was embarrassing for all concerned.

 

If the book contains a similar standard of 'debate', then its chances of success are even worse than first thought. Can we now assume the 'offensive by context' argument means national anthems such as 'Flower of Scotland' are now also to face challenge?

 

Why is is that only one side of the sectarian/bigotry/tribalism (call it what you will) debate is held to account for their actions? Every set of fans in Scotland display such traits yet it only ever appears that Rangers (and their fans) are held accountable.

 

Any decent Rangers fan welcomes debate and discussion about the challenges we face. Indeed, by doing so we have responded extremely positively to such debate and are moving into the future while others still remain free from question.

 

Can anyone answer why we remain the only club under scrutiny?