Unionist and Republican together in a power-sharing government of Ireland? It's hard to believe. The suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly in 2002 seemed like a vindication of the cynics' view that entrenched differences could not be put aside for the common good. I was very moved to hear the sincere declarations being made by Paisley and McGuiness about their belief in the future and that their sentiments implied trust in their opposite number.
I hope that when things get (inevitably) tough in the future the appetite for the effort and courage required to follow it through is as evident as it was today and that the dream, vision, goal of a lasting peace can finally be realised.
I somehow think that this time, just maybe, there is a good chance they can pull it off.
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