The publication by Her Majesty's Government of the views
of the Parades Commission is viewed with utter dismay by the
Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland. We find it totally reprehensible
that the British Labour Party who would claim to uphold the
principles of freedom could propose draconian Legislation
so contrary to the principles of Civil Liberty.
Could it be that once again the hand of Dublin and the Maryfield
Secretariat are at work influencing and directing the internal
affairs of this part of the United Kingdom?
This should not really surprise anyone given this week's
Press reports.
The proposed Legislation despite a smoke screen of opposition
voiced by the so called Residents Groups is a further concession
to the fascist tactics of Sinn Fein/I.R.A.
It is long past time that the Government listened to the
ordinary law abiding people of Northern Ireland rather than
continually pandering to militant Republicans.
There is nothing in this Legislation for us and we reject
totally the thinking that allows our faith, tradition, and
culture to be treated with such contempt.
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