March 9, 2009
The economy is depressing, but the news from Northern Ireland is worse and the combination of the two could set the province back years.
Two British soldiers were shot dead on Saturday night by the Real IRA. Two other soldiers and two pizza delivery men were shot and injured. The soldiers, incongruously dressed in desert fatigues, were due to leave Northern Ireland just hours later for a tour of duty in Afghanistan.
I sincerely hope that this attack does not de-rail the peace process that has so painstakingly been trying to establish a liveable future for all sides up North.
Two British soldiers were shot dead on Saturday night by the Real IRA. Two other soldiers and two pizza delivery men were shot and injured. The soldiers, incongruously dressed in desert fatigues, were due to leave Northern Ireland just hours later for a tour of duty in Afghanistan.
I sincerely hope that this attack does not de-rail the peace process that has so painstakingly been trying to establish a liveable future for all sides up North.
