I think that I'd like to learn the various perspectives on the Easter Rising. I'm sure there was a variety of opinions among the British and the Irish, and I think it's important for us to understand those perspectives. I think a lot of Americans sing Irish rebel songs without knowing their context. A thread like this should present that context, from all sides - not try to prove which side was right (or which Mudcatter was right).
I'll edit out or move the off-topic posts once this discussion dies down, but I do think it's important for us to have a discussion of the Easter Rising on the centennial of the event. I don't see value in having two threads on this topic, one combative and one non-combative.
-Joe-