ShelleyS wrote:
Crow you are a sick little individual and who talks about Scotland and Ireland and their independance, actually they are both quite happy to be a part of "GB"....
Ireland is not British - indeed the attitude and ignorance you display in stating that it is, is quite comparable to the attitude you are attempting to denigrade. Northern Ireland is part of the UK and you will remember (if youre old enough), that for 30 years until the mid 1990s UK (and Irish) citizens butchered each other in a manner similar to what has taken place in the Balkans. I presume you wont describe all British or Irish animals on that basis?
Leaving aside the local animosities the wider issue here is that the granting of independence to Kosovo is akin to allowing Bradford, with its Asian majority, declare themselves independent of England. Of course the actions and attitude of the Serbs has made it easier for the US and EU to recognise Kosovo. However, this action sets a precedent under International law which could resonate across Europe in the not too distant future.