OK, forgetting opinions regarding its origins, how should it be now?

I suppose it might be difficult where political/protest songs are involved but I like to think of the music I enjoy as not knowing boundaries such as class, etc.

In sessions, I have played in the with a tax exile millionaire as well as unemployed. I have played with All Ireland Champions and professionals as well as (hopefully wanting to learn - joining in IMO does need people pulling together) beginners. I have played with phd research scientists as well as those possibly without any level formal qualification. I have played with people I'd guess aged between 14 and 70. (and except with age [I'm 48], I occupy "lower" positions in all this).

Isn't this how it should be?