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12 years ago @ http://www.belfasttele... - Queen\'s University st... · 0 replies · 0 points

I have no objection to the Poppy being displayed as a symbol of respect for those who died in both World Wars and have often bought and worn one, but unfortunately the Poppy like the Union Flag is used by some elements to "beat it up the fenians"! As an apprentice in the 50s and 60s I still remember the insults and threats received by some young fellow Catholic apprentices and journeymen( not from everyone ) at their place of work around the Twelfth . I repeat here most workmates were friendly and accepted another religion but some elements were apparently brought up to hate anything to do with Popery and let it be known at every opportunity, particularity the Twelfth

12 years ago @ http://www.belfasttele... - Homes defaced in \'rac... · 2 replies · +5 points

If this had happened when Irish emigrants arrived in other countries such as USA, NZ or Australia ! People have been ( and are starting to be again ) our biggest export for centuries , hopefully this does not happen to them.

12 years ago @ http://www.belfasttele... - No review of La Mon po... · 0 replies · +8 points

Ms Villiers said she did not believe a review would uncover further evidence related to La Mon.

Just because she does not believe does not necessary mean that further evidence would be uncovered . She is entitled to her opinion but the public are even more entitled to know why official files on the police investigation were lost! Is this a coincidence? Can everyone who wants go into police archives and look at and even take files with them? She says she has written to bereaved families and told them about her "decision"! My opinion is she can recommend something but not decide

12 years ago @ http://www.belfasttele... - Ballymurphy probe call... · 0 replies · +3 points

Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers today ruled out their call to establish a review panel to assess the evidence related to an episode the relatives refer to as the Ballymurphy massacre, claiming it would not serve the public interest.

Why not ? Regardless of what came out it would serve public interest, either to prove the British army acted correctly or overstep their mandate by shooting and murdering innocent demonstrators . Either they would be cleared or condemned and the British government could no longer be accused of hiding facts.

12 years ago @ http://www.belfasttele... - Weekends opening hours... · 0 replies · +2 points

Not only Sundays are facilities closed, on Monday a lot of tourist attraction, such as museums, centres and other tourist attractions. Some friends of mine arrived on Monday at Alexander Irvine´s home in Antrim and it was closed with no explanation. If we want to encourage tourists to come and spend then we must be more flexible.

12 years ago @ http://www.belfasttele... - Third serious race cri... · 0 replies · +30 points

This is only to be expected when certain groups are allowed to do what they like. No respect for law and order, Hatred and bigotry are part of our culture and inheritance ,Now foreign citizens are being subjected to this also

12 years ago @ http://www.belfasttele... - Hate crime: Two people... · 0 replies · +5 points

Could n´t agree more but unfortunately others think different.

12 years ago @ http://www.belfasttele... - Hate crime: Two people... · 2 replies · 0 points

The family, who are believed to be members of the Travelling community, were not injured.

Travelling community and 5 kids. Wonder what the reason was? Is it possible Catholics from ROI?

12 years ago @ http://www.belfasttele... - Portavoe reservoir: Ca... · 1 reply · +5 points

Some politicians seem to forget we need tourists here badly to boost our economy, not only Titanic Centre and Giants Causeway, Attractions such as Scrabo Tower and beauty spots such as Portavoe reservoir cannot be done without. Also we must give more thought to opening such attractions 7 days a week during the tourist season, Monday closing as we are doing now deters tourists from returning when they stand outside closed buildings, parks and museums.

12 years ago @ http://www.belfasttele... - New Northern Ireland l... · 0 replies · +5 points

Breastfeeding is the most natural thing ever, sadly due to our Puritan society it is not accepted everywhere and frowned upon. Hopefully we will begin to think in more modern terms and accept this as part of life and stop banning young mothers from taking part in everyday life

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