>> I might 'wear' that if we were talking about a Communist state or dictatorship of
>> the worst kind.
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>> We are not, are we?
There's a long history though isn't there?
The Irish/Catholic population in NI were treated very badly in the era of the Stormont Parliament. Discrimination in housing and employment was widespread and the electoral process at all levels corrupted in favour of Unionists. The ballot box was of no use whatever as a tool for bringing about change.
Following 'crackdowns' on demonstrations by the nascent civil rights movement in 68/9 troops were sent in to keep the peace. Initially that was seen in terms of protecting the minority population.
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