There is much could be said in defence of the republican cause on this thread but there would be no point as the post would probably vanish by the hand of someone republican members could once have counted on as a friend. This new development has saddened me to no end. I read it as a clear expression of what side of the bed they lie on regarding current North of Ireland politics.

I admire the stand being taken by the pro republican members of the forum in not becoming involved in what has clearly become a one sided debate among people with no ground level knowledge or experience of Ireland.

I am pleased to see two members posting on another forum over the past few days.

Enjoy your debate folks, keep it civil !