However the implication that most people from a “unionist family”, whatever that means exactly, are sectarian, is an unacceptable proposition. A few were sectarian; the vast majority – in the context of a campaign of vicious sectarian violence by the IRA – were not. A few were sectarian; the vast majority – in the context of a campaign of vicious sectarian violence by the UVF/UDA – were not. The single most important challenge facing the leaders of Irish society remains that of bringing about a genuine reconciliation of the Irish people. Reconciliation can only be based upon mutual respect.

Source: The Irish Times November 30, 2020 00:00 UTC