The IRA

[Tommy Tainant]

"Martin McGuiness was not a terrorist.
"Applause"
Martin McGuiness was a freedom fighter." - Gerry Adams

How are the Provos viewed in the US today ?

 

[SassyIrishLass]

He was Sinn Fein but he's viewed as a peacemaker for his role in negotiating the Good Friday Agreement

He was a good man, may he RIP

 

[Tommy Tainant]

He was Sinn Fein but he's viewed as a peacemaker for his role in negotiating the Good Friday Agreement

He was a good man, may he RIP

Were you supportive of the bombings ? They were financed by Americans and Gadaffi. An odd alliance.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

I'm torn on it, without them I doubt Ireland would be where it is today but many lives were lost. They certainly forced England to the negotiation table.

I have ancestors that were Sinn Fein and I support their efforts in a free Ireland, my hope is that one day a united Ireland will happen

As for terrorist or freedom fighters? One person's terrorist is another's freedom fighter, all depends which side you are on

 

[Tommy Tainant]

I'm torn on it, without them I doubt Ireland would be where it is today but many lives were lost. They certainly forced England to the negotiation table.

I have ancestors that were Sinn Fein and I support their efforts in a free Ireland, my hope is that one day a united Ireland will happen

As for terrorist or freedom fighters? One person's terrorist is another's freedom fighter, all depends which side you are on

I am not far away from that view myself.

 

[montelatici]

Unfortunately, sometimes only violence forces those in power to compromise.

 

[Lastamender]

26 years of sectarian conflict in Northern Ireland (2236 dead). Do the math and put this in perspective with today's terror.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

Unfortunately, sometimes only violence forces those in power to compromise.

That has generally been true of those who would seek freedom from the British Empire.

 

[Lastamender]

Unfortunately, sometimes only violence forces those in power to compromise.

That has generally been true of those who would seek freedom from the British Empire.

Didn't stop us. America 1 Britain 0.