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we must not let the thugs take us back in time

Michael McFarland Campbell

Northern Ireland for the relatively uninformed people of the rest of the United Kingdom is peaceful. Or so they think. Last night, a police officer was taken to hospital after suffering a head injury in Ballyclare, County Antrim. He was on a routine patrol. He has subsequently been released. Some time later, other police vehicles and officers were attacked by petrol bombs. Who are these attackers? They are masked men thugs. Thugs who hide behind masks rather than showing their faces. Thugs who know that the vast majority of Northern Irish society is not behind them. But they seem intent … Continue reading we must not let the thugs take us back in time

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response to letter to Chief Constable re #operationevacuate

Michael McFarland Campbell

Some readers will remember the problems of#operationevacuate that resulted in a letter to the Chief Constable of Dumfries and Galloway last month when I repatriated fellow LibDem Stephen Glenn from Bathgate to Bangor, County Down. This morning when I returned from my trip to Gilwell Park and Oxbridge, there was a letter from the Dumfries & Galloway Constabulary sitting on my door mat. Dear Mr Campbell, I write to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 22nd August 2010. Your correspondence has been passed to Detective Inspector Amanda Scott, Operations, Port Unit to be reviewed and will be responded to in … Continue reading response to letter to Chief Constable re #operationevacuate

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PPS decision on Robinson a scandal

Michael McFarland Campbell

Belfast Pride and the Northern Ireland Gay Rights Association today described as “a scandal” the decision of the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) not to recommend a Police Service of Northern Ireland investigation into homophobic comments made by the Member of Parliament for Strangford. Chair of Belfast Pride, Andy Thompson, said: “We are outraged and offended, though not surprised, that the PPS has decided not to recommend an investigation into the odious comments made by the First Minister’s wife. “In any other part of the United Kingdom, or had Mrs Peter Robinson made comparable assertions about any other minority group, we … Continue reading PPS decision on Robinson a scandal

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thousands send clear message to criminals

Michael McFarland Campbell

As the thousands of people made their way to the various ICTU-organized Peace Rallies throughout Northern Ireland, the news was coming through that the Sovereign Pontiff, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, condemned the Northern Ireland Attacks.  Speaking after today’s general audience, Pope Benedict said:     “It was with deep sorrow that I learned of the murders of two young British soldiers and a policeman in Northern Ireland. As I assure the families of the victims and the injured of my spiritual closeness, I condemn in the strongest terms these abominable acts of terrorism which, apart from desecrating human life, seriously endanger … Continue reading thousands send clear message to criminals

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