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To: RetiredNow who wrote (243205)	7/25/2005 12:17:38 AM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1572287

Ireland is now one of the fastest growing economies in Europe and when the IRA was blowing up London, they almost always bombed areas not likely to have civilians in them and called ahead to warn that a bombing was going to take place in order to avoide civilians deaths. Muslims on the other hand go for the most atrocity possible to get as much press as possible. Not Ireland, the IRA is from N. Ireland. And I think you have the IRA mixed up with ETA. The IRA was anything but nice. Here is a description of one of their bombing attacks. Please take special note of the use of the nail bomb by the IRA........I believe they were the first to use such a devise. Eric Rudolph copycatted it when he bombed the Atlanta Olympics. In addition, also note that the second bomb was planted under a bandstand while people were listening to music. BTW the IRA was infamous for shooting nails into the knees of their Protestant opposition........many guys in N. Ireland remain crippled to this day due to those nail guns. Oh yeah, the IRA were made up exclusively of Christians......not a Muslim in the bunch. 1982: IRA bombs cause carnage in London Eight soldiers on ceremonial duty have been killed in two IRA bomb blasts in central London. The first blast, in Hyde Park, killed two soldiers and injured 23 others and the second explosion, in Regents Park, less than two hours later killed six soldiers instantly and injured a further 24 people. The IRA admitted carrying out the attacks in a statement echoing Margaret Thatcher's declaration of war on Argentina over the disputed Falklands. It repeated her phrase about the right of self-determination and continued: "The Irish people have sovereign and national rights which no task or occupational force can put down." In the first incident a nail bomb in a blue Austin car was detonated as members of the Household Cavalry made their way to the changing of the guard from their barracks in Knightsbridge. Seven horses were killed or so badly maimed they had to be destroyed. Second attack Another device exploded underneath the bandstand in Regents Park as the Royal Greenjackets played music from Oliver to 120 spectators. It was the first of a season of lunchtime concerts for tourists and nearby office workers, four of whom were amongst the injured. Anti-terrorist experts believe the second bomb had been planted some time ago and was triggered by a timer. But they think the first explosion was operated by remote control to cause the maximum devastation. Bystanders and people in neighbouring shops and hotels rushed to help, but the police were keen to clear the area as they searched for further devices. Most of the injured were treated in Westminster Hospital as striking hospital workers called off their action to deal with the casualties. Detectives from the anti-terrorism squad were interviewing survivors and witnesses and security has been stepped up across the British capital. The British and Irish prime ministers have condemned the attacks as "callous and cowardly crimes" and "inhuman acts". Police say MPs were warned of a renewed IRA bombing campaign two weeks ago after an eight month lull in their activities. news.bbc.co.uk