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Threats to freedom of speech, writing and action, though often trivial in isolation, are cumulative in their effect and, unless checked, lead to a general disrespect for the rights of the citizen. -George Orwell

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

2013 DOCUMENTARY: PETROL BOMBS & PEACE



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  1. This is a well done documentary that explains the history of and illuminates the undercurrent of hate that still exists in divided Ireland. Even though it is a BBC production, credit to them for having a Catholic presenter from Donegal, Republic of Ireland. From all accounts in this film, it sure feels as though the "Peace" Agreement signed in 1998 is surviving for now on a very unstable foundation and it wouldn't take much of a spark to trigger an explosion that plunges Ireland into civil war. (When a community constructs "peace walls" to separate groups of people.....) One gets the distinct feeling and fear that the outbreak of violence during the 2013 marching season is a harbinger to an escalation this summer. As the presenter, Alys Harte said, "Doesn't give me much hope...its the kind of thing that's going to go on and on."

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