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Originally Posted by Russ

I think this is a very important point. It is not against the law (of the land or FA) to be racist, just as it is not illegal to be say, attracted to children (extreme example I know, but look at it in context).

What is illegal is to act on it, such as making a racially-based insult. I believe it is very simple to make a racial remark without actually being racist - one does not necessarily equate to the other.

Looking at it in this context, it almost makes a mockery of Terry say he's not racist, he has close friends from all backgrounds etc. Those circumstances do not prevent someone from making a particular comment in the heat of the moment. By the way I'm not saying that makes it ok, just making a distinction. When you're angry and want to irritate/annoy/get back at someone, it can be very easy to go for the lowest possible denominator.

As for Liverpool, yes they are being extremely childish and although this doesn't justify anything, I think the fact the complaint came from a Man United player speaks volumes about their response.

l just thought you and Damien should look at this Youtube video in which Evra seems to have a track record of making claims against people and perhaps you should remember that Evra was outed as the main protagonist in France's World Cup strike as well so he perhaps we should be questioning him as much as people are questioning Liverpool and Suarez.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPHlbqsewew

http://sport.stv.tv/fifa-world-cup/c...ld-cup-strike/