Brendan said:
For the foreseeable future, Joe, the only way to unite Ireland is to
slaughter a million Unionists. Personally, I think that's too high a
price to pay. And if you think there is justice here in the Republic,
you're dreaming.
I am sorry you feel that way. My personal experience tells me
different. I find that most people in the North are reasonable peaceful
people, who while concerned for their own welfare do not hold any evil wish
for others be they of their same faith or otherwise. If the fear factor can
be contained and the corrupted militants on both sides marginalized as the
thugs they are, then progress based on the best for all can be made.
Comments like yours can only slow the process by increasing that fear.
As an economist, I tend to feel that the real driving force behind
politics is money. In this I believe that a united Ireland is a better
Ireland for all involved, including not only those on the island but England
as well.
You post knowledgeable, helpful answers, Joe, and I admire and
respect your willingness to help others with their technical
problems. But your shallow, simplistic, out-dated sloganeering pisses
me off, and I'm not going to listen to it any more. With regret, I
find myself forced to add you to my killfile, and not to read any
more of your posts.
I am sorry you feel that way that way about peace. I do agree that the
slogan is ... well simplistic, but it does reflect what I believe will be
the future and the best for all concerned. Perhaps with better
understanding of each other we all can profit. I am sorry if you are pissed
off, but maybe that is the fist step to growth and moving on in peace.
For all the others in the Access newsgroup, I am sorry if you have found
this off topic. Maybe you have gained a little insight into the complex
problems Ireland faces today. You have my promise that I have no intention
of making this a forum for political views.
