Many people started spouting out comments about the current situation in Ireland. Many people in class felt that Ireland is only at the peace table because the IRA stopped their violence. I would argue that the only reason they are at the peace table is because they have resorted to violence. It is at time proven method that worked for them in December of 1921 when the Republic of Ieland gained its independence from Great Britain and it was sucessful in recent times. The use of violence, dispite all of its unfortunate results, was successful in gaining the attention of President Clinton.
Violence does solve problems if used effectively.
It is one way of letting those who oppress you that you won't stand for it. It let's the world know you are being opressed. It forces the issues that are being fought over into the public eye where influential people and countries can see it and call on the parties involved to solve the problems civily and fairly.