This is not the way to build a future where there is mutual respect and tolerance. Ethnic segregation is morally wrong. It did not work in South Africa and the United States. It must not be allowed to work in Northern Ireland. In a democratic, divided society accommodation is the only way to build a future where people of differing traditions can peacefully co-exist.
Toleration needs to be the approach when matters of tradition and heritage are expressed.
While much of gaelic and nationalist culture is politicised, the unionist community does not go out of its way to be offended or to be obstructive. We may not identify with gaelic and nationalist culture, but we do not attempt to censure it. All we ask for is the same in return for our Protestant heritage and unionist identity. We would especially appeal to all free-thinking people in the nationalist community to consider the parading issue carefully. But civil rights for all, regardless of race, creed, denomination, or gender, and special privileges for none.