I ADMIT to being politically naive, but why does one killing by IRA thugs constitute a breakdown of their ceasefire, but the numerous killings by the Unionists thugs don't?

I think it is about time that the people of Ulster were given a once-and-for-all referendum with the question being 'Do you want to unite with the South or remain as a part of Britain.'

If the various terrorist parties are truly committed to democracy, they would abide by the outcome.

L LAWES, Bold Street, Accrington.

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