Some people will be able to tell three things about me from my handle:- 1) I am male; 2) I am British and 3) I have (proudly) served in Her Majesty's Royal Corps of Engineers. Being a folk fan I have, several times, had to endure strongly pro-IRA songs at different clubs. Having had several mates murdered by that cowardly band of thugs, I do find it as objectionable. I suspect most Americans would object if someone started singing the praises of the Oklahoma Bombers or the pair of twisted kids at the school the other week. Being an ex-squaddie I enjoy the Ballad of the Green Beret's, but do rarely sing it as I realise it will upset some people.Bob.