Letters: 'Claiming the British Empire brought about the abolition of slavery is a bit like praising an arsonist for joining the Fire Brigade after years of amassing vast wealth by lighting fires which caused devastating cruelty and suffering'
John Hyland – ‘British Empire brought great benefit to Ireland’ (August 17) – in his eulogy to the British Empire, and the hubris in which he defended the virtues of it, I’m sure raised a few chuckles and frowns across the country.
Source: irishnews.com