Dave,

It's too bad all Brits are not like you, then we would have the problem solved, unfortunately the problem today is a Unionist Population that think their way of life in the 6 counties can go on forever, this , coupled with a mindset of some U.K. politicians that they still have an empire.

When they realize that their days in Ireland and some other places are numbered and that the British Empire for good or for bad is a thing of the past, then some progress can be made.

The english people can ensure that they elect politicians who are going to say to the Unionist in the 6 counties "Look here chaps, we have had enough of this island, we are not prepared to commit any more resources and money to keep this place going the way you would like it to."

"We are therefore severing the Irish/English connection as of 12 midnight on such and such a date. period. And if you want to have any type of peaceful existence in the future, you better make up with your republicans neighbours and you better do before the deadline expires."

Dave, this is what the english can do, make it an electon issue,make it an economic issue, make it an issue whereby english taxpayers' money is not being spent on Ireland. I believe it is costing millions per day at the moment, I'm sure the taxpayer does not want his hard earned money spent that way, I'm also sure that the majority of decent English people want nothing more to do with Ireland. make that voice be heard. do not vote for anyone who is prepared to put this on the back burner otherwise more Irish and English lives will be lost.

Thanks for your concern