Futility of compulsion

IF Government has no place in the bedrooms of the nation, and formal religion no place in the governance of the State, then why should Government be able to make the study of Irish compulsory in the classrooms?

Mon, 12 Dec, 2005 - 00:00

The writ and remit of Government is more than a matter of competence.

Its authority is also a matter of allegiance. And, in the end, allegiance is not something that can be legislated for.

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