I understand it all too well; it's very much present in Ireland. That doesn't make it good, though, and I have difficulty in finding any respect for it. I like Ireland's modern independence, but the fact remains that the men credited with that - particularly in 1916 - were stupid, irresponsible, and eventually, failures. I haven't much respect for them, and I have far less for anyone who holds to the ideals of that conflict.

I know very little about the American Civil War, but I can't see my attitude being very different. Fighting for one's home and family may be honourable, but that doesn't make it right.