4th July 2005, 06:30 PM
The term in question is ubiquitous in the UK and I`m afraid that it does get used consistantly to describe Gypsies in general without distinction. Regardless of the points you raised, it is well known as a derisory term on an almost universal scale. Don`t get me wrong, nighthawks should be hunted. Say what you like...just choose less inflammatory terminology.