The Catholic minority felt discriminated against by the majority Protestant establishment, accusing them of gerrymandering, heavy - handed policing, and employment blacklisting, as well as unfair housing practices.
Katoliiklaste vähemus tundis end valitsevast protestantide enamusest ohustatuna ja süüdistas neid ebaaususes seoses valimiste, korrakaitse, tööhõive ja elamispinnapoliitikaga.