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Old 7th Apr 2015, 08:36
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Just to get back to normal, grown ups conversation
Perhaps a reasonable start to adult dialogue would be a fulsome and heartfelt apology from Argentina, in respect of the 1982 invasion? Instead of as currently, passing that action off with the zeal of a crusade, complete with the numerous public politico-military rallies led by CFK and her honchos?

That's despite the ill-advised episode causing the loss of almost one thousand young men's lives, the overwhelming majority of whom would have preferred not to be there. If these regular "road show" Argentine gatherings are really to mark the memories of those who fell, then perhaps subdued acts of solemn respect and remembrance would be much more appropriate.

If on the other hand, the fact that 33 years has passed now makes it too late for such an apology, isn't it also too late for Argentina to attempt turning the clock back almost 200 - one hundred & eighty two to be precise - years? Is it not yet time to just move on, live and let live?

The Falkland Islanders have never presented any threat whatsoever to Argentina, they're quite happy to simply jog along exactly as they are.
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