Dramatic move as Senator John Kerry steps into Boston College dispute

I never said I wanted a return to "pre GFA" I merely stated the possibility of it happening and for the British to be selective in what info it request lacks honesty and evenhandness. Do not make assumations on posts read them properly instead of making a rush to judgement and making a fool of yuorself. You obviously agree with what the Brits are doing,or is it a rush to judgement on my behalf.I find your remarks insulting and uneducated.Lift your game if you wish to banter with me.

FallsRNat: I think you mixed up the names there. Read my post again and you will see that I am in agreement with you.

Realist - wrong as usual, the release of these tapes isn't going to bring a return of the Troubles, Gerry Adams is fighting the return of these tapes because they alledgely implicate him in one of the most heinous killing's of the 70s, the murder of Jean McConville, McIntryre isn't really a target as most of Adam's henchman has either diassociated themselves with him or given up violence for good. He needs a respite from all of the bad news that has travelled his way from the fallout of the O'Rawe increasingly acceptable version of the sellout of the Hunger strikers for SF's political journey. In the twilight of the terrorist violence it is unlikely that revenge attacks will increase as both CIRA & RIRA have Adams down as a sell out, so all he can do is revert to type. The only terrorist organisation that is active here is parts of the UVF Belfast & Lurgan brigades, wishful thinking & threats of returning violence by yourself & others on this board are not borne out by events here in Belfast, at the end of the day we are all interested in the truth, no matter how painful it is for 'our' side when the spotlight is reflected on us.

seanmelbourne: "....the British wish to open the floodgates and return to a pre GFA scenario...."? Lol....no they don't. That's just your little wet dream of the violence and murder starting up again. Well it ain't gonna happen my friend, no matter how much you want it. If these tapes hold evidence that can bring killers to justice then let the PSNI have them and it seems the judge agrees with me.

If the British wish to open the floodgates and return to a pre GFA scenario,be it on their heads. One should be careful for what they wish for.They Irish American anti nationalists here have no idea what,s really happening.The Brits are only interested in seeking inormation which may harm nationalists. Boston college has info that may bring some pro-British terrorists to justice and they do not seek this information.So much for "moving on".AS far as the First (pro British) minister is concerned(not suprisingly) he backs the brits in this issue. As Napper Tandy said"when talking peace with the English make sure your sword is sharpened"

I can sleep soundly Eric Holder is on the case!

I would hope that Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister is in behind the scene talks with the U.S. government.

This moronic judge, William G. Young has not a whit of understanding of what the 'Troubles' were all about. In my opinion, Anthony McIntyre's wife, Carrie Twomey sums the present situation up best: "My husband is being classified as an informer...There is definitely that distinct rustling in the undergrowth. When 'Voices From The Grave' was released our neighbour's house was attacked." A sobering thought indeed. The U.S. will have blood on its hands. Nice job, William G. Young.

This may not be relevant to the debate, but maybe to Irish Central. . .John Kerry's last name was created by his grandfather, Kohn, a Czech citizen, also Jewish, when he emigrated. . picked out the name Kerry by placing his finger on a map or globe. This was in an interview when the senator was running. Nevertheless, his ancestry is well documented. google.

Who would be excited showing medals won for killing innocents to make them see our way or the highway, such enemies we now gladly trade with. Crazy is the norm for those who give voice for the joy of killing.

Who would be excited showing medals won for for killing innocents to make them see our way or the highway, such enemies we now gladly trade with. Crazy is the norm for those who give voice for the joy of killing.

That 'Swift Boat' has sailed, and Kerry has been an effective US Senator for decades, and is assuming a responsible role in trying to broker a very difficult issue between a long-standing ally and a major university in his state. Few others have seemed willing to step in to help in any way.

John Kerry came back from Nam and threw his war medals over the fence that was an insult to all who served in the military. When he ran for the white house and wanted to win over the vets his medals came out, when questioned about why he still had them he said it was not his medals he threw away. One story or the other was a downright lie. John Kerry is not to be trusted he will side with whoever he thinks will provide him with the most votes, and do very little to help either side.

There is no justice under tyrants.

Above all else, this is a legal issue. Neither academic freedom, nor peace, nor politics can trump the law. "Fiat justitia ruat caelum." Though the heavens may fall justice must be done.