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Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland
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Orangemen Condemn "Cowardly
Racist Thugs"

23 March 2004

The ruling body of the Orange Order has condemned those responsible for the recent spate of racist attacks in Belfast as cowardly bullies and called on all members of the institution to help the police bring them to justice.

A spokesman for the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland said Orangemen were deeply disturbed by the apparent spread of racism in the Province. "The victims of these outrages are among the more vulnerable and isolated members of society. As probably the biggest community group in Northern Ireland, the Orange Order has a duty to stand up for them.

"The Orange Institution supports civil and religious liberty for all irrespective of class, creed or colour. Those who deliberately set out to stir up racial hatred are nothing more than bullies and symptomatic of a sickening moral decline which has also led to an increasing number of attacks on pensioners and even on people's pets.

"The people of Northern Ireland, from whatever background, have always been regarded as warm-hearted and welcoming. These racist thugs are threatening that reputation, and we urge anyone with information on these attacks to pass it on to the proper authorities."


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