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It depends where you are. I lived in Scotland in the 90s and met many UVF supporters - which was kind of suprising until I learned more about the situation. Imagine being born into the second or third generation of an underground terror war with people 5 miles down the road.
And then add in the gangsterism - drug dealing and robbery all run by the various factions.
Even in Scotland you could get attacked for wearing the wrong football shirt - Glasgow Celtic vs Glasgow Rangers.
You may have seen the "no singing" signs which were on Scottish trains posted here without context (I can't find a picture now).
but here's something from 1998
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/1309260.stm
As with many a question, most people know fuck all about fuck all and those who do and are not involved can only come back with "it's complicated"
And then add in the gangsterism - drug dealing and robbery all run by the various factions.
Even in Scotland you could get attacked for wearing the wrong football shirt - Glasgow Celtic vs Glasgow Rangers.
You may have seen the "no singing" signs which were on Scottish trains posted here without context (I can't find a picture now).
but here's something from 1998
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/1309260.stm
As with many a question, most people know fuck all about fuck all and those who do and are not involved can only come back with "it's complicated"