The past was violent whats in the past should remain in the past. The past is something we have to try and put behind us in order for us to develop ourselves for a new and brighter future. Unionists want to catch themselves on to the realism of the political situation in NI and start talking. I think that looking at the past is useful in so far as we can learn from it, but I do feel that holding onto the seeming 'tribalism' of 1690 etc only serves to narrow peoples visions. I think we all need to look for peace in areas of reconciliation and cross community action.
People feel too bitterly about the past.
We can't live with the same attitude. Just as life goes on, attitudes should change and the best made out of every situation. Proceeding with all party talks without wrangling over decommissioning prior to them may have given better hope to maintenance of the ceasefire. Politcal prisoners should stay where they are - prison. They committed a crime and should receive punishment in exchange.