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Bush Not The Only One Spying: Sinn Fein Official Admits Spying
Is Bush the only Head of State to sanction spying? I believe not, and most likely you feel the same way. The recent spy case in Ireland has the reported ex-head of a major political faction on the run and in hiding, fearing for his life. Russia’s’ government is stacked with former KGB officers, Israel has been accused of bugging embassies in America, now there is evidence Britain may have spied on the Irish political party Sinn Fein. Is spying a necessity in today’s world?
Lest everyone thing President Bush is the only government official involved in spying, I offer proof it goes on in other countries as well. Many are familiar with the IRA war being waged between parts of Ireland and British officials. The war has waged on for years, much the same way the Arab-Israeli conflict has went on. There are kidnappings, bombings, and other terrorist activities.
Some feel the IRA (Irish Republican Army) resistance is justified; others feel it is a form of terrorism. Regardless of your opinion on the subject it is a vital political issue that has affected Britain for a long time. America has tried to help resolve the issue but only in an advisory type role. Many factions of the IRA evolved; Sinn Fein is considered the political off-shoot of the IRA.
Recently a very influential republican was arrested, in connection with the alleged spy ring that brought down devolution in Northern Ireland, admitted that he had been a British agent for two decades.
Denis Donaldson has been expelled from Sinn Fein about a week after he and two other individuals were absolved of the charge of spying inside the political party’s Stormont headquarters.
Denis reportedly approached a senior Sinn Féin official after being warned by the PSNI he was going to be uncovered publicly as a spy agent, he felt his life was in danger. It has been widely reported throughout Ireland that Denis stated, “I deeply regret my activities with British intelligence and RUC/PSNI special branch. I apologise to anyone who has suffered as a result of my activities as well as to my former comrades and especially to my family who have become victims in all of this….Since then I have worked for British intelligence and the RUC/PSNI Special Branch. Over that period I was paid money.”
Even though the prosecution dropped charges against the former Sinn Fein administration chief and two others by stating, “ It would not be in the public interest to pursue it.” Denis has moved from his permanent home location to a remote location, he has reportedly stated that since his outing he feels his life may be in jeopardy.
Ulster Unionists are demanding more answers from British Prime Minister Tony Blair, they cannot understand how the three, Denis Donaldson, Ciaran Kearney, and William Mackessy, were absolved after a huge police operation.
Denis Donaldson and Ciaran Kearney were accused of having documents useful to terrorists. William Mackessy was charged with collecting information on the security forces.
Many Irish citizens are expressing outrage at the Crown Court’s decision to find the three men not guilty of any wrong doing.
Sinn Fein official admits spying
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What is this post supposed to illustrate? No, Bush is not the only one spying in the world, so what? The problem is that he spyed on American citizens without a court order. And that, my friend, is against the law.
Your point is well stated Chris and I appreciate your opinion. Many feel the same as you and feel that if any laws are being broken their should be attonement. The question of spying is asked by many citizens in many countries, I wanted Americans to understand this is not just something unique to this President. Many discussing this issue are attacking the President because they feel he is the only world leader capable of such an event. However, it appears these tyes of issues occur frequently, many feel it is our openess and freedom of press that helps us uncover such issues. I agree with you that breaking of the law should never be allowed regardless of your position. However, there are a growing amount of American citizens who feel some of their rights may need to be encroached on to protect our overall freedoms. The administration has advised that they only spied on individuals of interest, the problem for most is that we have no idea of what the criteria is for being considered ‘A person of interest ‘. I appreciate your position and opinion and I feel we are on the same level in reagards to respect for our freedoms and the law. You may be interested to listen to Harry Reid on this subject, he has some very interesting ideals, and words, for the Bush Administration regarding this issue.
Oh, I see. Without that clarification it appeared that you were trying to justify POTUS’ actions by saying “See? Others are doing it too!.” I am glad to see there is one less nut job to worry about. However, the place your thesis breaks down IMHO, is that you never offer any insight into if it was against thier law for the various governments you cited to spy on thier citizenry. Have a great day, and keep up the good fight.
I agree, it would be naive to think this does not go on everywhere. Is it right or wrong? That is what is so debatable. However, I further agree, the law is the law, we must all abide by it for it to be binding and lasting.
The merits and the pitfalls of this policy will be debated for some time to come in America and abroad.