I would also question the observation that there was democracy in the North of Ireland. In fact, when you have a large number of prople in the community forced, violently into mirgration to other nations, enough, in fact, to change the balence of political power, then the maintainence of a majority is called into serrious question. In fact, many in the IRA and INLA were quite committed to the goals of the ANC, yet were outspoken about their objection to Necklacing as a crime against humanity. I was involved in a disscussion with an INLA ex-volunteer, who was reduced to tears while expressing his objection to torture killing by anyone in a war. I realize that this may lead to knee jerk reactions that, wel the INLA did X, Y and Z, but don't read into this more than I have said. I again say, as I have said in the past posts, that talking about the past is the best way to defuse the harm, especially if all THREE parties come to the table with an honest attempt to create an understanding of history. In order for there to be a truth and reconcilation process in Ireland, we need England at the table with the Stalker report, open and available.
Best wishs for peace.
Larry