The need for a clear-headed assessment of John Hume\'s legacy is particularly important\, considering that much of the criticism of his secret talks with Gerry Adams came from within his own party
The need for a clear-headed assessment of John Hume's legacy is particularly important, considering that much of the criticism of his secret talks with Gerry Adams came from within his own party
Wednesday, 5 August 2020 () Hercule Poirot said the only way to find out the truth about someone who has died is to ask someone who still thinks that they're alive. That's certainly the case in public life. Once a senior politician's death is announced, the old adage that one should not speak ill of the dead kicks into play. More balanced assessments may come later, but that's not always the case either. The fear of causing offence takes over.
Gerry Adams described John Hume’s role as “bigger than the peace process”. Theformer SDLP leader, who has died at 83, was one of the key architects of peacein Northern Ireland His participation in secret talks with then-Sinn Feinpresident Mr Adams in the late 1980s and early 1990s was a key...
Wednesday, 5 August 2020 ()
Hercule Poirot said the only way to find out the truth about someone who has died is to ask someone who still thinks that they're alive. That's certainly the case in public life. Once a senior politician's death is announced, the old adage that one should not speak ill of the dead kicks into play. More balanced assessments may come later, but that's not always the case either. The fear of causing offence takes over.