Bertie is anti-war? I still don’t understand

IF THE Taoiseach is devoted to the ideal of peace and accepts the principles of international law, why did he allow the use of Shannon airport for the invasion of another country?

Mon, 29 Dec, 2003 - 00:00

Why did he oppose the democratic process of the UN in doing so?

Why were banned weapons (napalm) allowed to be carried through our airport? Why has he not opposed this war once? Why won't he condemn the invasion now? Does he not recognise our own constitution?

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CourtsYour ViewPlace: Shannon AirportPlace: IraqPlace: ShannonPlace: Thorndale Park, ArtanePerson: BertiePerson: Paul O'TooleOrganisation: UNOrganisation: USOrganisation: Britain
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