WHY KILL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS?
Why kill my brothers and sisters
I am a 14-year-old girl who lives in a small town outside Belfast.
After the events in Omagh, my message to the murderers is "Think about it, all those people you murdered are my brothers and sisters, no matter what their beliefs are. Why did you kill them, maim them and make them suffer?"
There are many names I could call these killers, and it saddens me that I can even think like this, but I am only one of millions.
It is terrible to think that only tragedy seems to unite us.
I love every creature God put on this earth - even those who have killed my brothers and sisters. I can forgive them if they can give up their murderous ways, say sorry and make a fresh start in life.
No matter how much the bombers disagree with the Assembly, they must realise that talking is the only way forward. There is no room for guns or bombs.
I am a Catholic and a nationalist. I am proud to be a Catholic, but less proud to be a nationalist when I see how some of my fellow nationalists cannot bear to share our country.
Instead of Ireland being torn apart, let it be known for its unity. If we want to be proud of Ireland, let's join together in peace and justice and set an example to the rest of the world.
To everyone, and especially to the youth of Ireland, I say no matter how small you are, you can make a difference to help get our country back on the track of peace, unity and friendship?
HOPEFUL
I am a 14-year-old girl who lives in a small town outside Belfast.
After the events in Omagh, my message to the murderers is "Think about it, all those people you murdered are my brothers and sisters, no matter what their beliefs are. Why did you kill them, maim them and make them suffer?"
There are many names I could call these killers, and it saddens me that I can even think like this, but I am only one of millions.
It is terrible to think that only tragedy seems to unite us.
I love every creature God put on this earth - even those who have killed my brothers and sisters. I can forgive them if they can give up their murderous ways, say sorry and make a fresh start in life.
No matter how much the bombers disagree with the Assembly, they must realise that talking is the only way forward. There is no room for guns or bombs.
I am a Catholic and a nationalist. I am proud to be a Catholic, but less proud to be a nationalist when I see how some of my fellow nationalists cannot bear to share our country.
Instead of Ireland being torn apart, let it be known for its unity. If we want to be proud of Ireland, let's join together in peace and justice and set an example to the rest of the world.
To everyone, and especially to the youth of Ireland, I say no matter how small you are, you can make a difference to help get our country back on the track of peace, unity and friendship?
HOPEFUL
Further Information
Publisher: BELFAST TELEGRAPH
Ref: BT/0198
Published Date: 22-Aug-98
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