COULD there be some explanation as to why, when some Muslim graves in Accrington were vandalised, not only did the headlines declare it as a racist attack, but this was backed up in the same words by a police spokesman.

Why, I wonder, did such emotive language change to 'defaced by yobs' when referring to the sickening attack on the Gatley Park war memorial in Church (LET, June 26) and 'Grieving mum hit by cemetery theft' (LET, June 30) when it was stated: "the theft is the latest in a long line of crimes committed against the dead at graves across East Lancashire"?

And, surprise, surprise, we saw the headline 'Damage to 30 graves in vandal attack' (LET, July 2).

It is time the word 'racist' was either removed from the English language or used equally when reporting incidents of similar nature.

Even the police have had to admit they have "no evidence that the British National Party or any outside political extremists were involved in the racially-motivated violence that rocked Burnley." (LET, June 26).

Let's start forbidding the use of the word 'racist,' gagging the 'do-gooders' and give some thought and consideration to the feelings of the indigenous population who have given their all to make this the land of milk and honey for all.

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