Just to address one or two points that have been raised while I have been away.

I don't believe Gerry Adams is a saint. I believe he is human. That is what I said didn't I?

Whether he is or was activeley involved in any facet of IRA violence is the whole point. He is now promoting peace more than any other polititian in the limelight in Northern Ireland. If he goes back on that then I will review my opinions. Fickle I know. But then I am also human.

For those, particulary the English who won't forgive the IRA bombings, remember that the German Luftwaffe killed far more civilians than the IRA did or ever will. Do we hold that grudge still? And before you say that was a war, ask yourself what the IRA were indulging in.

No, sorry. I stand by my post. The man, whatever his past, is now doing his damdest to achieve peace.

Power to his elbow and peace to all.

Cheers

Dave the Gnome