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quote:Originally posted by Rafe:
I didn't know whether to respond in this thread initially but I think I will.
Although it isn't nice, I can understand that after all this time things cannot go from how they were to being completely understanding on both sides from the die hards.
I think it's important for us to learn lessons from and not to get into arguments and never take sides as division only leads to strife
quote:Originally posted by Rafe:
I didn't know whether to respond in this thread initially but I think I will.
Although it isn't nice, I can understand that after all this time things cannot go from how they were to being completely understanding on both sides from the die hards.
I think it's important for us to learn lessons from and not to get into arguments and never take sides as division only leads to strife
You always do these kind of threads Irish - Princessquote:Originally posted by Irish-Princess:
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How in under God can NI move forward when the very people elected to run our country are as biggoted as this. As a Catholic and a GAA fan I am absolutley disgusted.
quote:Originally posted by Marguerita:You always do these kind of threads Irish - Princessquote:Originally posted by Irish-Princess:
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How in under God can NI move forward when the very people elected to run our country are as biggoted as this. As a Catholic and a GAA fan I am absolutley disgusted.
Sorryquote:Originally posted by Irish-Princess:quote:Originally posted by Marguerita:You always do these kind of threads Irish - Princessquote:Originally posted by Irish-Princess:
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How in under God can NI move forward when the very people elected to run our country are as biggoted as this. As a Catholic and a GAA fan I am absolutley disgusted.
This one is very close to home but marg, I can't explain how disgusted I am at the minute.
Unfortunately lass it has always been a two-way thing.quote:Originally posted by Irish-Princess:
At the end of the day it's is discrimination plain and simple and should not be tolerated.
quote:Originally posted by Rafe:
We need tolerance or we wont get anywhere
quote:Originally posted by Irish-Princess:
... in recent years has any Nationalist endorsed act been as bad as that of the Holy Cross etc? ...
(Also, please don't bring up the recent RIRA shootings, the RIRA are widley regarded as shunned 'Republican' who represent no one only themselves)
quote:Originally posted by Bigdaddyostrich:quote:Originally posted by Irish-Princess:
But the Unionist community are making a big deal out of it. Nothing is said to staff in any establishment when poppys are worn etc. Also a few weeks previous to this there was an Orange Order Flute band in and there were no compaints. Its just another fine example of Nationalist oppression.
Didn't see any pizza-munchin' soldiers getting hurt
quote:biggoted, but incidents like these seem to follow the Unionists around like a bad smell.
quote:Originally posted by Bigdaddyostrich:quote:Originally posted by Irish-Princess:
But the Unionist community are making a big deal out of it. Nothing is said to staff in any establishment when poppys are worn etc. Also a few weeks previous to this there was an Orange Order Flute band in and there were no compaints. Its just another fine example of Nationalist oppression.
Didn't see any pizza-munchin' soldiers getting hurt
quote:Originally posted by Bigdaddyostrich:
Didn't see any pizza-munchin' soldiers getting hurt
quote:Originally posted by Rafe:Unfortunately lass it has always been a two-way thing.quote:Originally posted by Irish-Princess:
At the end of the day it's is discrimination plain and simple and should not be tolerated.
We need tolerance or we wont get anywhere
quote:Originally posted by Irish-Princess:
The kids were wearing GAA shirts, that is the Gaelic Athletic Association in ireland which is Gaelic games such as Gaelic Football, Hurling, Camogie etc. It is typically associated with the nationalist/Catholic community but there are Protesstants who play it as well. The counceller made the complaint saying that it was offensive to shoppers who were not Catholic or Nationalist and requested the children change. The emphasis is that the actualy shirts had no sectarian slogans, logos or anything on them and they were representing their GAA club who were raising money for charity. Most weeks kids like scouts, soccer clubs etc wear their kits to the Tesco and bag pack for charity but when a GAA club go to do the same thing it's regarded as sectarian.
IMO there is only an issuse if you make one, I'm sure most people were only too happy to help out a charity and didn't think twice about the attire.
quote:Originally posted by Bigdaddyostrich:
Wasn't trying to be amusing
Just attempting in my hamfisted way to point out that the evil currents of moronic bigotry run both ways
I shall henceforth refrain from discussing religion and politics
quote:Originally posted by JasmineJ:quote:Originally posted by Bigdaddyostrich:
Wasn't trying to be amusing
Just attempting in my hamfisted way to point out that the evil currents of moronic bigotry run both ways
I shall henceforth refrain from discussing religion and politics
Good idea (and your attempt at excusing what was actually just a disgusting and narrow minded comment is pathetic).
quote:Originally posted by Irish-Princess:
At the end of the day it's is discrimination plain and simple and should not be tolerated.
quote:Originally posted by Neil3841:
Well tesco was spineless but why didn't the people in charge of the kids refuse and tell tesco if they want them to pack bags they will have to accept them as they are.
quote:Originally posted by ZAYLEE:quote:Originally posted by The Singing Ringing Tree:
Anyone see the wee boy getting ready for his orange order band on sesame tree???? a NI made sesame street show!!!! That made me a bit angry... what next Chuck gets ready for joining dad at the KKK Rally and BBQ ...
ohhhhhhhhhhhhh your getting too political now - time to dismount the high horses I think and get back to discussing the really important issues like who is gonna be in the BB house, who is the father of Heather's baby in EE and will Ken finally sail of into the sunset with his floosy once and for all
quote:Originally posted by Bigdaddyostrich:
Wasn't trying to be amusing
Just attempting in my hamfisted way to point out that the evil currents of moronic bigotry run both ways
I shall henceforth refrain from discussing religion and politics
quote:Originally posted by Rafe:
I didn't know whether to respond in this thread initially but I think I will.
Although it isn't nice, I can understand that after all this time things cannot go from how they were to being completely understanding on both sides from the die hards.
I think it's important for us to learn lessons from and not to get into arguments and never take sides as division only leads to strife
quote:Originally posted by ZAYLEE:quote:Originally posted by Neil3841:
Well tesco was spineless but why didn't the people in charge of the kids refuse and tell tesco if they want them to pack bags they will have to accept them as they are.
COS TESCO are doing them a favour letting them pack the bags and getting donations from the customers who's bags they pack - they presumably arent packing the bags for the goodness of their health
