War is a way to resolve a conflict when diplomatic means are deemed unsuccessful.
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.