NCJ Number
32239
Journal
SKEPTIC Issue: 11 Dated: (JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1976) Pages: 8-11 AND 54-57
Date Published
1976
Length
8 pages
Annotation
THE FORMER LEADER OF THE IRISH REPUBLICAN ARMY REMINISCES ABOUT IRA TERRORISM, DISCUSSES TERRORISM IN THE WORLD TODAY, AND MUSES OVER THE FUTURE OF TERRORISM AS A POLITICAL TOOL.
Abstract
THE INTERVIEWEE FEELS THAT TERRORISM CAN BE JUSTIFIED IF THE LEGAL REMEDIES HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED, THE GOVERNMENT IN POWER IS USING TERRORISM, AND THE TERRORISM IS DIRECTED AGAINST EITHER PROPERTY OR AGENTS OF OPPRESSION, NOT INNOCENT PEOPLE. HOWEVER, HE WOULD PREFER TO SEE THE NEED FOR TERRORISM OBVIATED THROUGH IMPROVED CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION. THE ROLE OF THE UNITED NATIONS IS ALSO DISCUSSED.