Pure emotion and myth JimmyC plain fact is if the PIRA hadn't started it's campaign of bombing and murder all those of whom you speak would still be alive. Very early on in the conflict when the British Army was protecting the Nationalist areas and disarming and disbanding the B Specials the Official IRA stated that they had no part to play in the conflict. Not good enough for some this caused a rift and PIRA was formed, they carried on the 'struggle' and 'protected' the people of Northern Ireland and murdered/maimed thousands in the process. Can you please answer why the murderers of Mr McCartney have not been brought to justice. Can you please tell me why the relatives of Mrs Jean McConville still have to gaze on the faces of her torturers and murderers every time they walk down the street - both people completely innocent of any crime - I dare say that there are countless other examples.