I spent nearly 30 yrs of my life in and around Derry. I never said that I supported the targetting of civilians and have always opposed such actions for many, many reasons. Nor do I hold the view that just because someone is not a Catholic that they are therefore to be treated automatically as the enemy. I have however spent most of my life working towards a free Ireland. Those of you in the US take your freedom for granted. Perhaps only the blacks have any idea of the persecution that was practised and indeed still exists - only on a more subtle level. So don't be so arrogant as to judge me so quickly and surely. I would certainly much rather see Ireland united through peaceful means. If this can be achieved I would be overjoyed. Nobody wants to see death and injury if peace and goodwill can achieve the same aim. I am also prepared to give the peace process every possible chance. Just don't sit back in your safe North American homes and judge me based on your interpretation of a few lines. May God bless and unite Ireland and all her people...