Beachcomber, I have always posted in favour of ultimate unity, i.e. when nationalists have the majority.
I have always posted against the use of political violence by all sides.
I remember describing B Specials as sectarian thugs.

Sweeney, armies make bad policemen. Putting heavily armed young men into a volatile situation leads to bad things happening.
but
British army is least worst, most restrained of all.
IRA kept army there for 30 years. IRA stopped, army left.
IRA killed HUNDREDS MORE innocents than army.
(See chart)
http://www.wesleyjohnston.com/users/ireland/past/troubles/troubles_stats.html#statusperpetrator