Pangloss Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 There's just something really great about this story. For those who haven't heard, the basic story is that some IRA men got into a fight with a couple of men (also Catholic) in a bar. One of the non-IRA men was killed. The IRA men told the 70-odd bar patrons that it was IRA business and they'd better keep their mouths shut. But it turns out the dead man was a father of two kids and a respected member of the community (or at least had a lot of friends). Next thing you know, there's a massive hue and cry from the guy's family, mad at the IRA for killing the guy, and now there's a media frenzy about it. According to the story I saw on ABC News last night, the IRA apologized for the men's actions and actually offered to have them killed! (Good god!) The family turned down their offer and continues to protest. The story over here in the states is mainly focused at the moment on the fact that this is the first St. Patrick's day in many years in which Sinn Fein wasn't invited to the White House. That may not sound like much overseas, but it'll make huge waves in the Irish-American community in the northeastern states. Here's a link to a story at ABC News that covers that angle a bit: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=590517 Fascinating stuff. I say good for those women, standing up to hoodlums like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 According to the story I saw on ABC News last night' date=' the IRA apologized for the men's actions and actually offered to have them killed! (Good god!) The family turned down their offer and continues to protest. [/quote'] The IRA may have 'apologised' but they have also made it clear that anyone who goes to the police will be killed. The Sisters of the murdered man announced that they intend to stand at the next election on an anti-mobster platform so the IRA gave them some 'friendly' advice that this might be bad for their health. The British government continues to believe that the organisation which recently made a £26million bank raid, murders at will and has the power to intimidate all witnesses in a busy bar and maintains a large stockpile of weaponary including large quantities of plastic explosives is a trustworthy 'partner for peace'. On this matter, Thank God for G W Bush, someone of authority providing a genuine moral lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangloss Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 Wow. Thanks for the additional info. All of this reminds me of John Boorman's excellent movie "The General". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now