Whats the deal here?

This seems to be a good example of how wikipedia often becomes a battleground for the differing political beliefs in existence on this island. Tell me this, how is the 60 odd references consistent with the other articles on wikipedia here? The fact is, certain users guard this article and won't allow facts in which contradict them. Frankly, I'm coming round to the idea that large internet encyclopedias run by the common man should be scrapped and written by academics. At least they have less time on their hands to persue their hobby horses.