Letters to the Editor: Columnist shows her selective sensitivity

Louise O'Neill. Picture: Miki Barlok

A few weeks ago, your weekend columnist Louise O’Neill, pointed out to readers the possible upset caused to members of the gay community — a group whose interests she has frequently championed — by use of a particular word contained in the song ‘Fairytale of New York’ ( Irish Examiner  Weekend, December 5).

In the article, the offending word contained two asterisks — “fa**ot” — in order to avoid its full reproduction.