Sir, - There is a distinct possibility that on the 25th of this month an individual of unsavoury origin and background may try to enter this country. The individual referred to is of Middle Eastern extract with a criminal record. He speaks a foreign language, looks different and, more worryingly, is a Jew, who if admitted may lead to a rise in anti-Semitism.
He was, at an early stage of his life, an asylum seeker with his parents in Egypt. As a family they seem to have fooled the authorities into granting them refugee status in that country, judging by the length of their stay. There are no records on the exact procedures followed and the exact grounds of their claim. However, he did return to his country of origin when the regime there changed and his parents deemed it safe to do so.
In the latter part of his life, he became an itinerant or traveller who seemed to have no gainful employment and as a consequence was probably sponging off the state (the records are not clear on this point). He consorted with criminals, lowlifes, no-hopers, the poor, the sick and the marginalised. He stirred up unrest, which eventually led to his arrest and execution.
The problem with this person didn't end there. After a short period of time his friends became active on his behalf. These people are known by different names but "bleeding-heart liberals" describes them quite well. They are easily recognisable as they tend to bleat about compassion and love and justice, all dangerous concepts for a society which has become affluent, progressive and post-modern.
The records speak of a "second coming" and are not clear when or where this might happen. I think it is important that we strengthen the safeguards which guarantee that there is no welcome or indeed room in this jurisdiction for him or others like him. God forbid that we might betray our Irish heritage and history by granting asylum or refuge or hospitality to such an individual. - Yours, etc., Jean Manahan,
Glenbourne View,
Dublin 18.