Michael Stewart lured Murdo Fraser into a Twitter clash then watched the Tory MSP run for cover over the challenge of a public debate.
Unlike most in politics and the media the former Scotland midfielder isn’t prepared to allow ‘sectarianism’ to blow over after 48 hours of fake outrage as racists marched through Glasgow city centre with a police escort.
A fortnight after that event nine people have been arrested and charged with the remainder free to carry out their hatred.
Having cynically nurtured the Ibrox/Orange/Unionist vote to ensure a political presence in Scotland Fraser and his fellow Tory List MSPs have been careful to avoid any condemnation or contribution to solving the issue.
On BBC Scotland Tom Devine highlighted the problem as ‘Rangers’ specific, asking why racists attach themselves to that club. Fraser recently produced an article for The Scotsman claiming that the Ibrox side were victims of an SNP witch hunt. That will be the party that provided Douglas Park with an interest free bail out to the tune of £3.2m earlier this year.
If Fraser thinks that the issue will blow over he is mistaken, this Saturday Glasgow City Council and Police Scotland will facilitate 34 Orange Hate Marches through the city streets.
You haven’t shown any bile or hatred. You’re simply making assertions which do not stand up to any scrutiny. No need to wait for me to be in Holyrood to have a serious debate. Why not have a debate in a public hall? People can show their vaccine passport and come ask us questions https://t.co/koDGD9oqBv
— Michael Stewart (@mstewart_23) September 12, 2021
More from Sir Tom Devine on the issue of sectarianism in Scotland. pic.twitter.com/DWslrlyEiA
— Michael Stewart (@mstewart_23) September 12, 2021
Murdo if you can point to this bile and hatred please do, if not I’d suggest you undermine the position you hold and playing to the galleries. I’ve long held the belief that you aren’t a serious individual and this only reaffirms that. https://t.co/tZQ6My0Sjf
— Michael Stewart (@mstewart_23) September 12, 2021
Until there’s a recognition of the problem then a solution will be extremely difficult to find. https://t.co/QZxCv3XJOI
— Michael Stewart (@mstewart_23) September 12, 2021
