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Jump To Comment: 1 2 3This is fabulous, of course, and marks the awakening of a certain Irish consciousness to the knowledge that (1) 'threats' by certain US reps in Ireland that the region would suffer if there was continued objection to the US military at Shannon are rubbish and offensive rubbish at that and (2) US companies decided whether to go or stay in Ireland based upon economic and not political considerations. US Big Business couldn't give a proverbial about the Green Nostalgia that somehow makes for 'special' bonding between Ireland and the US. It too is rubbish and has been for years. Now it is up to other Councils around the country similarly to pass such a motion. It should be made an election issue, locally or otherwise. US speculative financial greed created the financial firestorm the world is now enduring, and Ireland will be hit just like anyone else. It should be brought home to the government through Council actions that Irish people will no longer tolerate the US committing potential war crimes while using our territory; and we will not facilitate the continuation of an illegal war. Good for Shannon!
The stand against rendition flights is laudable and all congratulations should go to any elected representative of the people who takes such a stand.
The problem is - who is going to officially ensure such inspections, and who will oversee them? Higher government has consistently shown crass disregard for the will and wishes of the people. Is this going to be any different?
They would most likely NOT find any torture victims of course, because the Yanks wouldn't risk bringing one in, if there were inspection going on. But the inspections should record the names of the crew, not just accepting the aliases used in the manifest, but actually checking these feckers for valid photo ID.
That would greatly discourage them from using Shannon as a refuelling spot en route to drag someone off to the torture chambers.