Mike, no one blames the people of England. Most that I know condemn attrocities against the innocent English civilian population. But the injustices did not stop several hundred years ago. The injustices that most are angry about have been ongoing for several hundred years including the last 40 years. Imprisonment without charge, complicity in the murder of Republicans, stoning of schoolkids without intervention from the "peacekeepers", sniper attacks on peaceful marchers, "shoot to kill" orders, and on and on. These are actions that have occurred recently.

In fairness, the current British government is also taking actions and supporting a process that will inevitably lead to a lasting peace and reunification. And they are doing so while navigating a very tricky politic.

Finally, I have great faith in the British electorate, especially since having come to know so many of them here. I am sure that they desire peace for all the people of Ireland. Should there be a referendum, it would come out fine.

All the best,

Mick