I have to admit that I was reading one of the Irish politic forums a while back where there was some discussion about how the Irish are compared to the English and were they 'the same' and most didn't seem to mind, but there were some who just couldn't let go of the past and then it hit me, as I was reading what one woman had said. It isn't really old enough to be in the history books in some cases. Her Uncle in her life time was stoned to death for insisting on speaking Irish, when he had been told he had to speak English.
I was shocked and mortified to think that people from where I come from could force someone to do that and treat him that way when he refused.
I hope things have changed radically since then, although it was only a matter of decades ago, I personally would not want to be associated with such behaviour and wouldn't dream of trying to erase someones roots and identity. Yes we evolve and things change, but it's meant to be for the better, not to enforce power and take away someones heritage.
Sorry if that is going off on a tangent, but I really wouldn't be surprised if people didn't think the way you wrote just there. I'm not sure how forgiving I would be if the shoe were on the other foot and all I can say is that I'm sorry and am embarrassed to be associated with it due to my nationality.
I know it wasn't all one sided by the way for those in the North who likely have plenty of horror stories of their own. I'm simply highlighting the fact that being English isn't the diamond that some are making it out to be.
Everyone is an individual regardless of where they come from. All the nationality does is add to a description to give the client a 'flavour' of the person they are looking to meet. It really shouldn't be like a packet of revels where you take pot luck that you hit a flavour that you like, you should be able to pick what you want and know you enjoy. For me that would be maltesers
Someone else can have the nuts!
p.s. I am more than happy to be grouped with the Irish Escorts, as the few that I have talked to seem like lovely people that I would like outside of work. Even their weird sense of humour makes me laugh :p
Originally Posted by CurvaceousKate
I have to admit that I was reading one of the Irish politic forums a while back where there was some discussion about how the Irish are compared to the English and were they 'the same' and most didn't seem to mind, but there were some who just couldn't let go of the past and then it hit me, as I was reading what one woman had said. It isn't really old enough to be in the history books in some cases. Her Uncle in her life time was stoned to death for insisting on speaking Irish, when he had been told he had to speak English.
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