RSF Scotland response to armed forces day protest
Press Release/Preas Ráiteas
Republican SINN FÉIN Poblachtach
RSF SCOTLAND RESPONSE TO ARMED FORCES DAY PROTEST
RSF Scotland reserved the right to participate in a peaceful protest in opposition to the glorification of Imperialism that we see represented in the so called 'Armed forces day' event that took place in George square Glasgow. As Irish Republicans we felt the need to voice our opposition to the glorification of a military force that has trampled on many nations - not just Ireland, in the falsehood that they represent a liberating force. Their so called liberation has resulted in the deaths of thousands upon thousands of innocent people. While we anticipated a less than favourable response, what we actually experienced was mindless violence from loyalist thugs while the police stood and watched. When they had inflicted enough violence, the police promptly arrested some of our group. To add insult to injury, personal details of one of our members has been leaked and are now posted on a number of loyalist websites. No need to look very far to find the source of the leak - well done Strathclyde police. RSF Scotland are in no way an illegal organisation. We are proud of our Irish heritage and will not be bullied or harrassed into silence despite the best efforts of those who seek to demonise us. Indeed we will redouble our efforts in the coming weeks and months.
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Pol O'Ceallagh
PRO
Francis Hughes Cumann
Glasgow
Fraser Gorman
PRO
John Torley/Seamus McElwaine Cumann
Dumbarton
Re: Republican Protesters Respond to Police and Nazi Harrasment
I don't sympathize or understand your cause. What is Irish Republicanism? And if you are fighting for a Irish republic why are you fighting the cause in Scotland. Irish Republicans are similar to Ulster Loyalists. Your cause is not about geography but about supporting a mythical nation that will never exist.. A mythical Ireland or a mythical Ulster. How about fighting for something that will unite all people?