Den - The fact that you grew up in NI makes you just as much "more biased" as "more qualified". The 'outsiders' can see that only too clearly, & I doubt you're convincing them that you're wrong.

You appear to be Republican. What would you say to a Loyalist who "grew up" in NI who thought he was "more qualified" to comment than you? How would you convince him he was wrong & you were right. More importantly, how do you think you'll convince the neutrals?

This isn't a dig, this is a serious question. The problem with bigotry, & narrow bloody mindedness is that it always knows it's right, & never questions itself. It doesn't matter which side of the fence you're on, or what the argument is. How are you going to convince people that you are rational & fair-minded, not driven by hatred & bias?

Regards,

Rædwulf