Ernest Schaal wrote:

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> The story of Ireland is not a pretty one, sort of like the story of the
> Middle East. Both sides have done a lot of things that were morally wrong,
> and both sides killed plenty of innocent children. If there is to be peace
> in Ireland, both sides are going to have to forgive the other, instead of
> enjoying their martyrdom.
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It's interesting that while the rest of Europe are doing their best to 
merge into a super state, Scotland has just got a brand new parliament, 
Ireland is still fighting with itself, and the Welsh are trying to 
promote nationalism. (Welsh nationalism is an hilarious concept).