D_Herin_Ghan
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I have a funny feeling the Ulster Freedom fighters have a shitload to say on this issue. The phrase "Prepared for Peace, Ready for War" kinda gives me the impression that they aren't exactly OK with said British settlers being there. I watched Some Mother's Son the other night again, and granted it has always had an effect on my viewing of the conflict, the British treatment of Irish prisoners was absolutely deplorable even in modern times.
Britain made their own mess with this one when they decided to intervene in an age old conflict of interest between Catholics and Protestants. In my opinion, the first thing which needs to be done is the complete reconfiguration of the "Orangemen". They have been completely dominated by protestants for too long, and granted over the past 10 years things had started to improve, the IRA was killing Catholics who attempted to join (one of my ancestors who is Scouse, but was a Catholic due to his ancient Irish roots was one of em) up until around 20 years ago. You need a cooperative force of protestant and catholic policemen first an foremost. This police unit should only be loyal to Northern Irish parliament, and have nothing to do with Westminster.
It takes a lot to end a conflict, this we all know. Keep in mind however, Israel pulled their settlers out of their homes in Gaza, it's perfectly within reason to have Britain do the same if need be..
Since this thread has been revived, I'd like to bring up the NI situation again, considering the IRA has for the most part disarmed.
Anyone else have an opinion on the Ulster mess?