In Memoriam David Ervine (1953 - 2007)   Marcel M. Baumann • 8 January 2007 (Below are some quotes from an interview with David in June 2001. David's words speak for themselves and need no comment. They will never be forgotten. Tears don't cry.) "So I would say that it is one of natures' inconveniences that the hard-talking Richard Nixon was the president who could go to China. It could be argued that the nature of politics and the relationship of politics and violence in a divided society is that out of anger, brutality and bitterness, I think comes an acknowledgement and an action and reaction that says 'We've got to stop this!' It is a little bit like saying: 'Been there. Done it. Bought the t-shirt. Don't advocate anybody else does!'" "My reasoning for wanting prisoners released wasn't because I have some sentimental attachment to prisoners because I was once a prisoner myself. If we are going to the beauty parlour then we can't come out of it with wards on our nose." "Since I've never experienced childbirth, the most painful experience I ever had is self-analysis. When you are confronted with circumstances that you have to give thought to, and you consider, as I did, that part of the thought process that I previously had was one of utter, shameful simplicity. Now, how is it that we hate people we don't know? How is it that we can live with ghosts and myths and shibboleths whilst having no credibility whatsoever or foundation to our touchstones of what passes for political policy or political philosophy? Of course, is that a political philosophy at all?" Rest in Peace, David! Marcel teaches Peace Studies and Nonviolence at the University of Freiburg in Germany. He holds an MA from the University of Ulster (Magee College) and a PhD. He is a regular visitor to Northern Ireland.                                                                                                                       Index: Current Articles + Latest News and Views + Book Reviews + Letters + Archives

There is no such thing as a dirty word. Nor is there a word so powerful, that it's going to send the listener to the lake of fire upon hearing it. - Frank Zappa Index: Current Articles 22 January 2007 Other Articles From This Issue: Only A Fool Anthony McIntyre Wake Up & Smell the Coffee John Kennedy Killing the Messenger Martin Galvin Turning Tide John Kennedy Derry Debate Anthony McIntyre The Issues That Need Debated Francis Mackey The Rule of Whose Law? Mick Hall GFA Gestapo Brian Mór When in a Hole... Mick Hall Don't Be Afraid, Do Not Be Fooled Dolours Price Provie Peelers Brian Mór No Other Law 32 County Sovereignty Movement Whither Late Sinn Fein? Michael Gillespie The Final Step John Cronin Moral Duty Dr John Coulter Repatriated Prisoner's Thanks Aiden Hulme McDowell Blocks 'Last' Repatriation Fionnbarra O'Dochartaigh Óglaigh na hÉireann New Years Message 2007 Óglaigh na hÉireann A "Must Read" For Those With a Serious Interest Liam O Ruairc George Faludy’s Happy Days in Hell Seaghán Ó Murchú Reflections on the Late David Ervine Dr John Coulter In Memoriam David Ervine Marcel M. Baumann Michael Ferguson Anthony McIntyre "Bloody Sunday" Commemoration Event George Cuddy Just Books Belfast Relaunch & Fundraiser Just Books • 2 January 2007 • The Final Step Anthony McIntyre Of Animal Farm and Similar Stories Tom Luby 'Securocrats', 'JAPPS' and other 'enemies of the peace process' Liam O Ruairc YO HO HO John Kennedy Dilseacht (Loyalty) Mick Hall Joe & Roy Johnston: 'Water Running Uphill'? Seaghán Ó Murchú Concerned Republicans Dr John Coulter Telling Moment at Toome Martin Galvin Toome Debate Anthony McIntyre Wrap It Up John Kennedy KKK Taking Root? Dr John Coulter British Army Step Up Recruitment Attempts Republican Socialist Youth Movement Is This Anti-Americanism, Or What? Father Sean Mc Manus Finding Christmas in Uganda David Adams That Which Cannot Be Denied Mick Hall Has Regime Change Boomeranged? M. Shahid Alam Chile: The Ghosts of Torture Tito Tricot Biblical Basics Dr John Coulter Headbangers John Kennedy Across A Table Anthony McIntyre

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