Den - I did not "assume" that you are Republican (nationalist, or whatever other label you prefer). I said "You appear to be..." - there is a world of difference, & it was a very deliberate choice of words. I do not hate you (or anyone), & I don't define people by labels (might I ask, did you just "label" me? ;-) )

I just wish people would stop killing other people for bloody stupid reasons. Unfortunately, until both communities mature & expose the narrow-minded, socially under-developed bigots, it doesn't matter which side governs Ulster. The killing will continue.

In truth, I don't believe it's about politics anymore. We're all 'ruled', increasingly, by Brussels these days, & by the corporations. In 50 years time, it won't matter whether it's Dublin or Westminster that 'rule' Ulster. The killing will still be happening, because it's driven by hatred & money. They're none of them, on either "side", guerillas or freedom fighters. They're thugs, terrorists, gangsters, & it don't matter a damn what they claim they're fighting for.

Making excuses for them doesn't help either. Perhaps the "Command" didn't order the killing of Mr McCartney. Does it matter? He's still dead, the evidence has been destroyed, witnesses intimidated, & so on & so forth. Does the "Command" have no culpability in the creation of the social environment in which this can occur? Like buggery, it doesn't!

Regards,

R