My reservations about Motion 103 were based on the apprehension that we would see exactly this reaction. But the reaction we've seen suggests two things: 

First, the fact that we DID have such an outpouring of hate and misinformation proves that M 103 is needed....we need to get to the core of what generates systemic hatred.

Secondly, it would be a grave mistake to paint all of those who have reacted negatively to M 103 as 'racist' or 'bigoted'. There are issues behind their comments that we have to view with an open mind and to which we have to put a genuine effort to resolve.

Ken Hardie, MP
Fleetwood - Port Kells