Omagh
So, the verdict came back and it has shocked many people. In fact, it was at least on the front page, if not the top headline, on every paper I saw in Tescos today. The only person to be charged in the worst attrocity in my country's Troubles has been found not guilty.
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I remember Omagh - I was nine at the time and can remember being transfixed on the TV as the death toll rose and rose. The death count was "29" - although I personally would say 31 because one woman was pregnant with twins - 14 women, 9 children and 6 men. There were victims of all ages - from 20 months to 66 years old. The victims were protestant, catholics and "other"s, visitors and locals.
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But the case unravelled and has had consequences as a type of DNA evidence has been called into question. Even the chief constable here has said that it is unlikely anyone will ever be charged with this horrific crime, unless we get witnesses in the stand which is probably unlikely.
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I hope the families of the victims and those injured can find peace, especially so close to Christmas, I hope that my wee country never has to experience anything like Omagh again and, most of all, I hope this "new generation" can make real progress into a brighter future for Northern Ireland as we learn from our past mistakes (or is it just me that thinks there has been an increase in "activity" - bombs found, people injured etc - recently?).
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posted by Rach @ 8:42 PM
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2 Comments:
what do you reckon to the veridict, do you think it's the right one?
also.. you may hug me whenever you wish.... becuse i love you, Merry Christmas and Nadolig Llawen! xx
I have no idea about what the evidence or anything else so couldn't possible comment! I do know that the police know who one of the bombers was - he sat and cried in the pub was the news of how many died came in - but they can't prove it so can do nothing about it.
It's much like the Northern Bank robbery several Christmases ago - they know who did it but cannot prove it!
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