Sir, - May I take this opportunity to express my sincere congratulations to all the leaders who have participated in the Northern peace talks and all who have shown tremendous courage and good sense. I have always been of the view that an inclusive agreement had to precede any real and lasting peace.
I am reminded of the film Schindler's List and Schindler's admission at the very end that perhaps he could have saved more lives. I am also reminded of the lines from a famous song by Bob Dylan:
Yes, and how many ears must one man have before he can hear people cry?
Yes, and how many deaths will it take till he knows that too many people have died?
The answer, my friend .. ." - Yours, etc.,
(Dr) Cora Stack
Department of Science, Institute of Technology, Tallaght, Dublin.