1: Why 'why unlawful?' Did they not arrive by force in the first place?...

2: The existence/survival of such a group for so long requires this from the general population around it. And people like beachcomber have answered this better than I probably could. (Thanks beachcomber)

The IRA is longer 'fighting' as times have changed in Ireland. In my opinion there is Sinn Fein as the best alternative to the gun for Republicans. The reunification of Ireland is on its way and I do not see how the current situation of the Peace Process as such could have been attained without those that chose to fight on since the 20's.

3: The Maori were treated 'better' and differently than most other 'native' people in colonial days. Apart from their language I believe being banned from schools at some point in time, they were/are free to be completely open with their culture. NZ was much more 'settled' rather than colonised or invaded/conquered. The Land Wars that followed were about sovereignty not 'oppression vs resistance' as such. Under the right sort of oppressive conditions I would 'suppport armed terrorism' however with the country and conditions I live in, it is not necessary. On the Maori topic - they have their own seats in parliament AND their own political party with candidates for both those and the 'normal' seats. A Maori person can go on the General Electoral Roll or Maori Electoral Roll, but not both.

4: Guh. Stupid question. pog mo thoin! (did I get that right?) I mean really?! Who cares 'when' someone makes a post? Maybe I'm a shift worker for all you know. Maybe I'm not. Maybe it's a really ^&*&^%&^!!! question. Actually it is.