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Thread #92760   Message #1781827
Posted By: Dave the Gnome
12-Jul-06 - 11:22 AM
Thread Name: BS: Ban on 'The Wind That Shakes The Barley'
Subject: RE: BS: Ban on 'The Wind That Shakes The Barley'
Much as I agree with the sentiment, Guest, in a situation like there was in NI and there is in Iraq - Ie a mainly guerilla force fighting a standard army the law does get broken on both sides. I doubt very much whether the Iraqi freedom fighter or the PIRA man before him considers the Geneva convention when planting a bomb in a crowded shopping area. This is not an excuse for the British army, just a fact of life.

When you think about it both sides are breaking one of the fundemental laws of most lands and, as far as I know, all religions. Thou shalt not kill. Seeing as breaking that law is considered the most serious of crimes by most people do you think anyone is worried by a bit of extra violence?

Whether Divis or Keith has the right of it will never be agreed. Pity that important historical documentation, such as this film, always seems to fire people up so much. Better they discuss it here though than throw rocks and petrol bombs at each other!

Cheers

DtG