What bias does the speaker of the essay reveal when he speaks of lessening the number of papists among us In the modest proposal?

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The speaker in "A Modest Proposal" reveals bias against Catholics (papists) by suggesting a solution that involves reducing their numbers through extreme measures like eating their babies. This bias reflects the prejudice against Catholics that was prevalent in Ireland during the time Jonathan Swift wrote the essay.

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