Footballer apologizes for BNP vote!

[Cockerill's chin]

Sorry MM9, I did not read the post by gunnerdude. I posted in a rush on the way out. If he has launched into a diatribe then I am afraid that this is what is needed for the bigoted headlines of an intolerant press to be addressed. Like I said, it is only when these prejudice attitudes can be rationally discussed that the ignorance which underpins their power can be dismantled.

V4V, don't misquote me. I said it is not unprofessional to vote for the BNP. This was in the context of being disciplined at work for voting for a legitimate party. Unlike the BNP do with race and you do with opinions; I do not see the world in black or white. The action of voting for the BNP does not warrant disciplining on the grounds of unprofessionalism. This does not mean I view it professional to vote for the BNP and for you to take that from my views is childish and lacking.

I believe the way to tackle prejudice is through language because that is where prejudice behaviour has its' origins. The language the supporters of the BNP use cannot be dismissed through a chorus of boos. It needs to be dismantled through debate; starting with the islamaphobia and misdirection on immigration. If you need my personal views explaining further PM me.