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Robert David Wright: The key phrase in your comment was "let's work to secure peace,conversation, and traditional rights for our sons and daughters." I assume you are referring to Orange parades when you use the term traditional rights. Traditional rights are not to be confused with basic human rights. Remember it was traditional to own slaves in many parts of the world in past history. When someone's rights are diminished or ignored by someone imposing their rights, then it ceases to be a right. Many people in the past had the right to own slaves, but by doing so they denied the right to freedom and free movement to the slaves. I believe we should respect each other's culture and traditions and that of course would include the Irish language, which by the way does not threaten anyone. Indeed there are many protestant Irish language users both in the North and South of the island of Ireland. Please excuse the rant, but I believe in live and let live. No need to force one's so called traditions on anyone else.

I agree with brianS, "fingers crossed", although I wish he would have elaborated. We are looking for a lasting agreement where the population is satisfied. The only thing that will satisfy the population is that proof of the peace is secured and lasting. The only way to secure P&J is to secure the public trust that P&J is working and that includes all aspects of life. Agreements are a new beginning and they are only the basis with which future relationships are based on. April twelfth is near, the future is farther. Let's work to secure peace, conversation, and traditional rights for our sons and daughters.

fingers crossed