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Northern Ireland is still part of the UK. I meant that the heavy handed approach didn't work, and was abandoned by the UK Gov (and the IRA et al.). Instead all
by rmc 13y ago
Northern Ireland is still part of the UK. I meant that the heavy handed approach didn't work, and was abandoned by the UK Gov (and the IRA et al.). Instead all sides sat down at the table and came to a (more) peaceful solution.
- xbadxapple 13y agoHeavy handed approach is seldom adequate, especially in situations with separatist sentiment. Retribution is an invisible and hard-hitting enemy in the long run, and going all guns blazing is a guarantee to breed one.