A chara, - Derek Reid (August 8th) ends his eulogy on Irish involvement with the British army by suggesting that "our thoughts should be with the RIR and Irish Guards as they continue to aid the fight for democracy in Iraq and Afghanistan".
Well, not for this Irishman. My thoughts are with the ordinary people of Iraq and Afghanistan and not with their invaders and oppressors.
How any Irish person could support an invading army is beyond me. On the other hand, perhaps I should not be so incredulous. When one considers the manner in which our island's history is being rewritten, it might not be long before we see the Black and Tan Bravery Award ceremonies at Kilmainham. - Is mise,
E.F. FANNING,
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