In relation to football, strict liability would make a big difference, as it does in Europe. When clubs are faced with fines, points docked or stand closures i.e. when it hits their bottom line, they will take the issue of sectarianism more seriously and fans will be much more cautious. UEFA don't stand for discrimination in the stands, nor should national associations. The great publicity such a move would engender may also help sending the message to wider society about the unacceptable nature of such behaviour: a knock on effect. This, in combination with a full on campaign in general society would make a significant impact. It's a difficult problem to eradicate; one which (as we know) requires long term strategies, but I think we would all agree that more needs to be done and we have a distance to travel yet before this national scourge is eradicated.
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09-11-2018 04:03 AM #61HIBERNIAN FC - ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HISTORY SINCE 1875
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09-11-2018 08:00 AM #65
I dont have any time for Sturgeon, but what she says is welcomed.
Hibs I think are in a tricky position. Privately I am certain they will have had a word with Lennon about his conduct. While he didnt deserve what happened, he didnt exactly help matters. It is also not the first time.
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09-11-2018 08:41 AM #66
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OK I get there was sectarian shouting and abuse going on, but that is hearts problem to deal with
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If, as has been suggested, part of the reason he was unsettled was that he felt he was becoming the story then the club issuing a statement would only serve to prolong the issue.
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09-11-2018 08:54 AM #70
I've never voted SNP, but Sturgeon always seems to hit the right rhetorical buttons and says exactly what needs to be said in a statesmanlike way. I felt exactly the same when she did the 'scotland welcomes you' speech about immigrants.
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I don’t really think it took much courage to stand up and condemn racism like she did. It’s a view held by many. It takes more guts to stand up and air an opinion when you’re in the minority.
Sturgeon didn’t got anywhere near far enough and has missed an opportunity to take a stand.
Pains me to say it, but the actions of Ann Budge have shown more courage and leadership following this debacle.
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Let the hystericals continue with their bloody ‘statements’.
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