WC, quite agree with you on Pinochet. Should have been sent for trial, but I'm not in government. If you read my first thread, you'd see that I mentioned the Brits as being nothing but bullies and terrorists during the empire days. Sorry, I wasn't there for that!
The whole thread seems to have got off to a slanging match between the US and UK. Let's not forget, we are supposedly allies. What annoyed me about the thread was the completely unconstructive view from the US engineer, which from experience, is one that has been repeated by many Americans I have met since 9/11.
If we keep that sort of attitude, WW3 might not be too far away. Something for the Holywood writers I suppose!
Just one final note on NI. Having served there, I know quite a bit about the history of the terrorist groups, funding and killings. You should really get the facts before you attempt to quote stuff on the situation. So far off the mark my friend!