[Worldclassalbion]

If you go on the current PC thinking and legislation for hate crime, then you could easily say that every nation, every creed, every religion, every person of a responsible age is a racist.
There are comments and there are off the cuff remarks, Each one should be judged on its own merit with the differing factors of 'the audience', the logic behind it, the comments made, the way in that it was said etc etc.

There are many factors and if any of you on here say that you have NEVER made any comments that could be perceived as racist be it in jest or in anger in you're life YOU ARE A LIAR.

I don't like racism but I also get annoyed with the PC brigade whatever their colour or religion because they have all done it themselves regardless of what they say.

By the way I Have been called many names, some you deal with some you give back, some have been funny. The main Issue is it only takes one person to perceive any comment as racist to start an investigation and for it to be recorded for criming purposes and sometimes you will find that the person it was aimed at doesn't take offence but a passer by might, that's all you need.

I'm not going to get into any argument as just my opinion BUT don't have the cheek and say you have never made any such comments, told jokes, sent texts etc.

Dave Whelan was silly to say the least but a Racist??? I think not. Take it on its merits, apologise and move on as its far to easy to say someone is racist these days. Lets deal with the GENUINE RACISTS.