Lonesome, when you use the term British you are using too broad a brush. I am British and I applaud the IRA for the apology. And many times have I tried to explain to my own countrymen the wrongs committed by the English against Ireland, a period too often glossed over in our history lessons (but isn't that a fault in most countries). I also decry and despise some of the headlines in today's press and there are many British people who feel the the same as I do. I pray to my God that yesterday's statement hastens the day when Ireland is one land with a united people. John
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