Letters / Chilling words
A very interesting letter from Bill Adams (It’s not over; SN 26/9/14). He quotes Charles Parnell, in a famous speech, pertaining to Irish nationalism. How very nasty to quote Irish nationalism!
History has moved on a bit since 1885, Bill Adams, are you suggesting Scottish nationalists follow the Irish example?
Rebellion, Easter uprising, civil war, partition, sectarianism, bigotry, IRA, PIRA, INLA, real IRA, Black and Tans, B-Specials, UDA, UDR, UVF, internment, H- blocks, Bloody Sunday (Bogside massacre), Omagh bombing, Birmingham pubs, Manchester, and so much more, so much utter hatred and division over something as stupid as “nationalism”.
Maybe it is not over Bill Adams; there will always be a few nationalists seeking to divide and pursue their own narrow agenda and prejudices.
Look at history Mr Adams. Your quote: “You may think it’s all over, believe me it’s not”. Truly chilling words!
The democratic will of the Scottish people was decisive; what are you advocating Bill Adams, what is not over?
Nationalism, a true curse on humanity, divisive and primitive. Salmond’s dream was and is utterly decisive, we already have hatred and fighting in George Square. Bill Adams is that what you want?
Ian Tinkler
Clousta
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