SocialistAction 1983–88

The paper of the Socialist League, formerly the International Marxist Group, 1983–88

Republican News ENNISKILLEN

Socialist Action No. 175, 20 November 1987 · p. 8 of the scan · 255 words

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of the most that has ever It paigns republican violence' implicitly the the Six republicans.

It links the republican movement with the renegade criminal elements responsible for the kidnappO'Grady. This is a lie and Catholic hierarchy knows it well as everybody else.

In attempting morally blackmail people the hierarchy is showing its double standards about peace. It says that it 'sympathises' with the police force' in the six counties but that it is 'sinful to join organisations committed to violence or to remain in them'. ccally saying that British violence : sinful.

We strongly contest that view. The bishops have not tried to end the war but have taken sides in - me sce ol lic Duweful, the establishment.

The position of republicans has not chang But not because we want this war Our people have suffered bereavement, physical and mental injury and long years ment. We go on because the country demands it and because we that peace with justice cannot come short of a free Ireland.

Armed resistance

British rule will bring that freedom because ultimately the most necessary political weapon against armed aggressor and the only one the aggressor will heed. The experience of oppress ed peoples all over the world and most of all, in our own mistory, prove that.

That which the ontext which Enniskillen bombing took place Republicans will never forget it and in the ongoing struggle to end in. sace o one about free, peaceful Ireland will carry it in their hearts and minds forever.

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