September 23, 2008

GLAMORISING IRA CANNOT BE TOLERATED

The widespread condemnation of TV series ‘Charmed’ actress Rose McGowan’s comments regarding the IRA has now been echoed by her film producers who have distanced themselves from her despicable comments.

East Antrim MLA Alastair Ross said, ‘When I read how Rose McGowan had said her “heart just broke for the [IRA] cause” I was disgusted at the level of ignorance showcased by this actress. However, I do welcome the comments made by her producers also involved in the Belfast based film and that they have now distanced themselves from her hurtful and insensitive comments. In doing so they are acknowledging the added hurt and offence caused to the victims of the IRA terrorist campaign as a result of her thoughtless comments. They are surely embarrassed and indeed, should be ashamed, by this actress speaking out in support of an illegal and at one time a highly dangerous terrorist group which killed many innocent people.

It surprises me that more has not been made of this latest poor attempt at glamorising the evil espoused by the IRA. The people of Northern Ireland and those right-minded people farther afield will not tolerate any glamorising of the IRA and Ms McGowan should retract her indefensible statement of support for the so-called IRA cause and their blood thirsty campaign.’