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Originally Posted by martyh
Generally speaking the difference is that the likes of Gerry Adams want a democratic decision taken by the majority overturned to benefit a minority
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Point of fact martyh, the
partition of Ireland (which is what I assume you are referencing above) was not something that was a "democratic decision taken by the majority". It was, in fact, imposed via the
Government of Ireland Act of 1920.
Under the terms of the
Belfast / Good Friday Agreement, which Adams is a signatory to, any achievement of his stated objective of a united Ireland can only be brought about by peaceful / democratic means in line with the wishes of the majority.
That is a good thing.