Comments on: A Controversial Approach to Healing Northern Ireland’s Violent Past

By: BlueDeacon

BlueDeacon — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:56:52 +0000

Of which period are you speaking?

It might be a reference to 9/11 and a subsequent desire to “lash out” at an enemy — and the consequences of such.

By: WitnessforPeace

WitnessforPeace — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:05:17 +0000

Thanks for your thoughtful post, Gareth.
Once again I am puzzled by a cryptic comment near the end: “
indeed, as my adopted country of the U.S. emerges from a traumatic period in its own history, “
Of which period are you speaking?

By: jonnycurrie

jonnycurrie — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:35:20 +0000

Good post Gareth, the TV pictures were difficult to watch. The report will get it on the chin next week in an Assembly debate mainly due to the dominant mentality of one side having to win over the other. Plus there were 30 other recommendations!!

Victims don't want a uniform hierarchy (like the recognition payment aims for) of victims but their own subjective hierarchy instead. How to transcend?……especially those who have suffered such loss.

Enjoy your writing, just stumbled across this blog recently!