Can't you people put things behind you? Yes it may have been terrible what the British did, but how is complaining about something that happened over one hundred and fifty years ago going to help the people that are gone. There is no such thing as an "Irish race" to #25. What do you want the Brits to do anyway, pay you all money? They didn't do anything, their ancestors did. Nobody is responsible for the sins of their fathers, and trying to brew up more conflict in a world where there already is so much is idiotic.

#401: The Canadian-American -

Its about rewriting the history books, To honour those that were forgoten in history. If it was your ancestors, im sure you would feel just as patriotic.

#401: The Canadian-American -

Thank you for your comment. No one is trying to whip up conflict. The British Deny fault for this. That is what is repugnant. They are afraid to look bad in the eyes of the world. The admins on this site hold no hostility to the British people. They are just as ignorant of the crime as those now being educated. I would wager you were taught absolutely nothing about the tragedy. I suspect from your name..Canadian American that you think the Red Indians and Mohican tribes were savages that had to be disposed of and Didn't The BritishGovernment..not the ordinary person do a great murderous job.Carried out starvation policie,displacement of millions to their own selfish ends. The American indian just as the Australian Aboriginals and the 2,000,000 + Bengalis that were murdered by Winston Churchill's starvation policies as well have suffered at the hands of British Imperialism. We make no apology for seeking justice for our forebears. No..we do not want money..we want the Truth and a better curriculum to teach the 'hidden truth' that is being deliberately withheld The British prime minister came to Derry and apologised for the Murder of all those Innocent people in Derry on Bloody Sunday. I suppose you thought that should be covered up as well as it was in the past. I can assure you Canadian/American that Britain will someday tell the world of their atrocious actions in my country. Unless we know our past we cannot create our future. Money? no . What good is money? Money is exactly what caysed the cause of million of our people to die on the roadsides and in coffin ships and in slavery and The government of Britain was responsible. Present and past governments are unwilling to admit that they were the root cause of the evil act. We may or may not succeed in our quest for the correct description of the murder of our people. That is what sticks in the craw of decent people worldwide when the so called rulers of Britain today call it Great Britain. It is and still is carrying out atrocities worldwide. We. wish you well Canadian/American and God bless those that your ancestors butchered as well. Teach your childre well.     Joe

 

#401: The Canadian-American -  

 If you read the petition you'd know what we want and it's closure. There was a genocide committed by the English on the Irish people, up to and including slavery. An apology would be nice however, we want the history books changed. Millions of people did not die because of a potato blight, they died because the English took the rest of the food out of the country by armed guard! Get off this site you eejit, not a clue what you're on about! Hide behind your Canadian American name! Show your face and use your real name! Coward!

#401: The Canadian-American -  

 There is nothing idiotic (a bit patronising that) about wanting the truth, nobody wants to whip up bad racial sentiments. This petition is about telling the truth, in the same way the Jews, Armenians and others have asked for the truth.  Some people would prefer the sanitised version because they dont like to be shown in a bad light.  Look at it this way any time the Americans make a movie taking the credit for something the British originated, the British go ape shit over it especially in the press and media, i think you'll agree this petition is a lot more moderate and is only looking for a more truthful version of history.