HRS:
Hi Whiplash,
As the troubles are over (to a great extent) I saw no reason to compare the future with a bad part of the “Past”, we must compare the future with what went before all that but with modern technology.
Respect for the past will help us move forward but fear of the past will only lead to bad decisions.
I have a picture in my mind of all that had to be done in this country after the last war, building literally everything back up, homes,factorys, roads, hospitals, the whole country had to be rebuilt,am I ever so glad that Franglaise was not at the helm. I am sure he is on commission with the Samaritans. Harvey
I think Franglais speaks mostly sense Harvey,in my opinion.
I also think your middle sentence “Respect for the past”… makes so much sense,and is so true.
Maybe the fact that the history is so recent and alive (if only in our minds),is the fear most normal humans have.
However,as a driver “on the other side” of the divide said to me once,it`s not about religion,or politics,its about money.And money is power.