I find the Ulster Unionist Party's failure to recognise verification of the IRA's latest act of decomissioning to be very concerning. General John de Chastelain, the head of the international decommisioning body has confirmed that the act has taken place - should that not be good enough?
I have no time whatsoever for the IRA, with some justification. Early on the morning of February 18th 1991 I was on my way to work, having just gone into Victoria tube station when there was a loud bang. The provos had bombed the mainline station I'd only just walked through and a commuter died as a result.
Notwithstanding my loathing for the terrorists, it does look as if they are genuinely trying to go along with the peace process. Surely this should be encouraged ?