Government pays out compy to Miami Showband survivors after state sponsored executions

[Tommy Tainant]

Miami Showband massacre: UK government accused of âliesâ after £1.5m payout

Survivor of 1975 Northern Ireland attack says he agreed to settle because of plan to halt Troubles prosecutions

www.theguardian.com

They were forced to settle ahead of legislation that puts the army outside the laws of the country. Basically british soldiers can now kill British citizens without any consequences. No wonder the Irish hate the English.

 

[Confederate Soldier]

W'll T'be Tr'thfull w' ye, th' engl'sh 'aven't b'n t' kind in th' pas' 'ave they?

 

[ESay]

Miami Showband massacre: UK government accused of âliesâ after £1.5m payout

Survivor of 1975 Northern Ireland attack says he agreed to settle because of plan to halt Troubles prosecutions

www.theguardian.com

They were forced to settle ahead of legislation that puts the army outside the laws of the country. Basically british soldiers can now kill British citizens without any consequences. No wonder the Irish hate the English.

Well, the Irish widely supported the IRA and their actions. For them they are a kind of heroes. So, the feeling is mutual, I think.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

Well, the Irish widely supported the IRA and their actions. For them they are a kind of heroes. So, the feeling is mutual, I think.

The two arent really related. The Miami Showband made a living covering Beatles and Elvis hits in pubs and clubs. They were murdered by HM Forces or their allies driving home after a gig.

And now the government has paid compensation to the survivors to make it go away.