Galloway attacked

George Galloway has been attacked at Glasgow airport. Apparently he was kicked and punched and one of the six attackers declared he had a "religious duty" to knock him down.

When the harassment began the men, who were believed to be returning from an Orange Order Parade in London, hurled insults at the MP, like 'Fenian bastard'. The abuse continued until the group reached the carousel where they assaulted him.

I hope Galloway has a speedy recovery and deplore this kind of right wing thuggery which may be on the wane but has certainly not disappeared. Violence of this kind only closes down genuine political debate and has no place in a democratic society.