In 1972 in Northern Ireland "Bloody Sunday" occurred. British troops had killed twenty-six unarmed people. This tragic event effected many people in Northern Ireland. Now a spokeswoman from the Defense Ministry in Britain is apologizing, acknowledging the troops mistake and compensating the families. While some families are taking the money, some others are more disgusted now then ever. One family, the Nashes lost their brother and now refuses to accept money from the repulsive Defense Ministry. It seems that the Ministry keeps trying to apologize even saying that the shooting were "both unjustified and unjustifiable" but victim's family members and friends will not accept. It has been forty years, finally Britain is trying to make up for their mistake in history.
This is important because "Bloody Sunday" was a historical day, and not to be forgotten. Innocent people were brutally shot and finally after all these years their families are getting compensation and recognition. I wasn't born when "Bloody Sunday" occurred, I have no family members who were involved, and in fact I wasn't even sure what it was until now. This just makes me feel bad for the other people in the world, my eyes feel like they have expanded. It is hard to take in such a horrible event. I feel as if I felt when I learned about the Holocaust. I know that it isn't to the same extend, but it is still important. This effected more people than I imagined.
It's About Time
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