To clarify what I posted earlier, I'll recall a story my partner's sister-in-law, who is originally from N Ireland. She told me how she felt that had her family stayed there, under internment, she would have feared for her brothers, who were, she said, becoming influenced by the Provos, as after Bloody Sunday, mass demonstrations were regarded as a form of mass suicide.
British soldiers underpinned this system, that flagrantly discriminated against Catholics.
I get totally torn at this time of year. Wilfred Owen is, to me, one of the greatest inspirations of my life. His dedication to his fellow man should never be forgotten. This guy was a true hero, as I'm sure anyone who has read his life history would agree.
Comparing his life with the dirty, sordid background to the wars of the last seven years gives you plenty of food for thought.
Needless to say, the ruling class are very eager to put wars for the oil and gas companies into the same category as wars like Owen's or wars for survival like WWII.
Poppy day allows them to do this.
May these criminals who send young lads off to be killed and maimed be brought to justice soon.
