You are indeed correct in your analysis Mr.Bridge.

I do not support any of the so called dissident groups, I think their campaign is futile. I cannot be a hypocrite and condemn any young man who chooses to engage in an armed struggle, but I have and would advise against it.

I would also like to state, I have issues with Sinn Fein as a party, I feel many of their policy decisions lack wisdom. I also have personal issues with both Marty McGuinness and Gerry Adams as do many and hope to see them replaced.

I do have to hand it to the British government though, their policy of divide and conquer worked a treat. I see so many former comrades walk past each other in the street and very few former army men attend Sinn Fein organized gatherings.

Sinn Fein leadership didn't change, they were young men who got caught up in a war who were always of a political orientation,they were never army men.

Well, the ball is over the wall now and the rest is history.