The trouble, M. Ted, with your analysis is that it presumes the prejudice had something to do with the arrest and outrage. The genesis of this whole ridiculously long thread was that it was premised by Larry as an example of prejudice against Travelling People. The simple fact is, regardless of who put it out first, the outrage and response came before anyone knew she was a traveller.

My personal opinion is that our friend Larry knows this too. He is using this to elevate the discussion of prejudices against Travellers. And most of us sucked right in.

Aine, thanks for the great reporting.

Mick