Sunday 26 May 2013
The Orange Order are often accused of intimidatory behaviour during their annual marches.
I read with interest, therefore, that the "National" Hunger Strike Commemoration in Dungiven on August 5 (an event attended by Martin McGuinness and Martina Anderson MEP) featured participants parading in paramilitary style outfits.
I wonder which is the more intimidating? Bowler hats, pipes and drums; or balaclavas and replica AK-47s?
BPR
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