" but that figure of 25% shows I'm wrong about that."
Not really Sen
Those who rule us invariably cover up their inadequacies by blaming others - "foreigners" have long been the scapegoat
Some of the most generous, warm-hearted people I have ever met have suffered from the Achilles heel of racism
West Clare, where I live, is noted for its friendliness, yet its attitude to Travellers still makes me weep at times
Misguided doesn't automatically mean bad
The term Xenophobia dates back to ancient Greece, from the time the Greek army had been sent to invade Persia and had been abandoned by its Government and left to make its way back home through hostile territory - a fear based on betrayal - a perfect example of what's happening today
Most "racists" don't act on their prejudices, (I couldn't begin to count the number of times I've heard someone say to a foreigner, "I'm not talking about you".
I find racism a distressing aspect of our society, but I believe the ones who openly advocate racial superiority and intolerance truly intolerable, which is why I fall out with the people I do as often as I do on this forum
(I'm not talking about you, of course!!!!)   
Jim Carroll