Comments on: Gerry Conlon Apology http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2005/02/09/1419 Every day the Prime Minister's Spokesman meets a small coterie of political journalists known as 'the lobby' for a topical chat, or 'briefing'. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:47:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: don sewell http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2005/02/09/1419/comment-page-1#comment-13144 don sewell Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:04:05 +0000 #comment-13144 i have owned this movie since it came out and have treasured it ,my heart goes out to jerry and his family ,i only wish is that when he came to toronto i could have been there to shake his hand . i watch this movie over and over , for i find it insperational to me everytime i feel it gouldnt get any worse i remember jerry, and just what he had to deal with , well jerry my hats off to you mate ..... all the best i do hope your father was cleared and is proud of you to see the type of man you turned out to be i have owned this movie since it came out and have treasured it ,my heart goes out to jerry and his family ,i only wish is that when he came to toronto i could have been there to shake his hand . i watch this movie over and over , for i find it insperational to me everytime i feel it gouldnt get any worse i remember jerry, and just what he had to deal with , well jerry my hats off to you mate ….. all the best i do hope your father was cleared and is proud of you to see the type of man you turned out to be

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]]> By: robin Williams-Nohara http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2005/02/09/1419/comment-page-1#comment-10231 robin Williams-Nohara Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:51:08 +0000 #comment-10231 I'm not much of a movie watcher however after hearing about this awful crime committed against these four young innocent people and the Conlon Family I read the book than saw the Movie. I weeped, It hurts so bad to watch one group of human beings oppress, imprision and even kill another group of people because they are different. This story I know is just one of many injustices that not only happened there in England but happens around the world everyday,I mean everywhere in the world not place is safe. We must continue to make a loud noise about these types of human injustices. I know money cannot replace Mrs. Conlon's husband life or give back the over 15 years all those people (Gerry's Aunt, cousins, friends) who were not only wrongly accused but served time, but an enormous amount of money would be in order for pain and suffering! An it seems to me that some folks need to do some prison time...I think we all know who I'm refering too. I’m not much of a movie watcher however after hearing about this awful crime committed against
these four young innocent people and the Conlon Family I read the book than saw the Movie. I weeped, It hurts so bad to watch one group of human beings oppress, imprision and even kill another group of people because they are different. This story I know is just one of many injustices that not only happened there in England but happens around the world everyday,I mean everywhere in the world not place is safe. We must continue to make a loud noise about these types of
human injustices. I know money cannot replace Mrs. Conlon’s husband life or give back the over 15 years all those people (Gerry’s Aunt, cousins, friends) who were not only wrongly accused but served time, but an enormous amount of money would be in order for pain and suffering! An it seems to me that some folks need to do some prison time…I think we all know who I’m refering too.

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]]> By: Myles Harris http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2005/02/09/1419/comment-page-1#comment-9995 Myles Harris Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:46:20 +0000 #comment-9995 After watching this film some 10+ years ago, I still say it is the best film I have seen (many times over)- DDL did an incredible job not only acting the part but for Gerry himself. I am an Aussie and no wonder we have nothing but contempt for the POMS. Who can blame the Irish ? The POMS have a history of world imperialism, and still they don't freaking learn. Just ask the Scots, William Wallace ring any bells ?? In this case, they would rather rub-out some poor Irishman and his whole family in a typical pompous arrogant manner the POMS are infamous for...and to top it off, the corrupt cops still got off - they still look after their own. No wonder we want to break away from the Commonwealth and become a Republic. The POMS still have a lot to learn and be humble (Royal family included). God bless you Gerry, your family and the remainder of all the innocents that were convicted by right royal boffins on that fateful black day that really showed what the POMS are really made of... After watching this film some 10+ years ago, I still say it is the best film I have seen (many times over)- DDL did an incredible job not only acting the part but for Gerry himself. I am an Aussie and no wonder we have nothing but contempt for the POMS. Who can blame the Irish ? The POMS have a history of world imperialism, and still they don’t freaking learn. Just ask the Scots, William Wallace ring any bells ??
In this case, they would rather rub-out some poor Irishman and his whole family in a typical pompous arrogant manner the POMS are infamous for…and to top it off, the corrupt cops still got off – they still look after their own.
No wonder we want to break away from the Commonwealth and become a Republic. The POMS still have a lot to learn and be humble (Royal family included).
God bless you Gerry, your family and the remainder of all the innocents that were convicted by right royal boffins on that fateful black day that really showed what the POMS are really made of…

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]]> By: Chris Neary http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2005/02/09/1419/comment-page-1#comment-7831 Chris Neary Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:12:04 +0000 #comment-7831 Well, i am an american and i just watched the movie, being boren in 1982 being from the states and didnt know anything about this issue. Once i watched the movie i had to write somehwere at the hopes that one of the family members would read this. I said a prayer for giuseppe god bless his soul. there are no words i could say that you havent already heard but it truley moved me and i wish the best for all of the people involved that were released. God bless you all you truley deserve justice and peace Well, i am an american and i just watched the movie, being boren in 1982 being from the states and didnt know anything about this issue. Once i watched the movie i had to write somehwere at the hopes that one of the family members would read this. I said a prayer for giuseppe god bless his soul. there are no words i could say that you havent already heard but it truley moved me and i wish the best for all of the people involved that were released. God bless you all you truley deserve justice and peace

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]]> By: Tarqan http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2005/02/09/1419/comment-page-1#comment-6648 Tarqan Sun, 22 Jul 2007 00:32:27 +0000 #comment-6648 Man, just saw the movie "In the Name of the Father".Didnt heard something about this until now. Dont know what to say, but this was fucked up. How could this happend??? I hope god will punish them all!!! 22-07-07 Man, just saw the movie "In the Name of the Father".Didnt heard something about this until now. Dont know what to say, but this was fucked up. How could this happend??? I hope god will punish them all!!! 22-07-07

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]]> By: Antonio http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2005/02/09/1419/comment-page-1#comment-6463 Antonio Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:13:02 +0000 #comment-6463 Thanx Gerry, your history is the present! Let's fight for justice, for our rights! Gracias Gerry, tu historia es el presente! Luchamos por la justicia, por nuestros derechos! Grazie Gerry, la tua storia \xE8 il presente! Lottiamo per la giustizia, per i nostri diritti! Thanx Gerry, your history is the present! Let’s fight for justice, for our rights!

Gracias Gerry, tu historia es el presente! Luchamos por la justicia, por nuestros derechos!

Grazie Gerry, la tua storia \xE8 il presente! Lottiamo per la giustizia, per i nostri diritti!

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]]> By: Antonio http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2005/02/09/1419/comment-page-1#comment-6462 Antonio Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:12:34 +0000 #comment-6462 Thanx Gerry, your history is the present! Let's fight for justice, for our rights! Gracias Gerry, tu historia es el presente! Luchamos por la justicia, por nuestros derechos! Grazie Gerry, la tua storia \xE8 il presente! Lottiamo per la giustizia, per i nostri diritti! Thanx Gerry, your history is the present! Let’s fight for justice, for our rights!

Gracias Gerry, tu historia es el presente! Luchamos por la justicia, por nuestros derechos!

Grazie Gerry, la tua storia \xE8 il presente! Lottiamo per la giustizia, per i nostri diritti!

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]]> By: Jessica in Ireland http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2005/02/09/1419/comment-page-1#comment-6386 Jessica in Ireland Tue, 15 May 2007 16:01:08 +0000 #comment-6386 I watched 'In the Name of The Father' 3 times in a row. It is so sad what happened to the 'Four'. For those of you who were wondering if Gerry is still around: I think he lives alone on the South Coast of the UK in a one bedroom apartment. I want to read the book now, I wonder how close to the Book the film is. My heart goes out to The Guildford Four: Paddy Armstrong, Paul Hill, Carole Rochardson, and Of course Gerry Conlon. YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US! ( AND FUCK THE BRITS). Those Police Should have been hanged. Gerry I would love to meet you someday, and I will visit your fathers grave someday....he was a great man. I watched ‘In the Name of The Father’ 3 times in a row. It is so sad what happened to the ‘Four’. For those of you who were wondering if Gerry is still around: I think he lives alone on the South Coast of the UK in a one bedroom apartment. I want to read the book now, I wonder how close to the Book the film is.
My heart goes out to The Guildford Four: Paddy Armstrong, Paul Hill, Carole Rochardson, and Of course Gerry Conlon. YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US! ( AND FUCK THE BRITS). Those Police Should have been hanged. Gerry I would love to meet you someday, and I will visit your fathers grave someday….he was a great man.

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]]> By: Bill Power http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2005/02/09/1419/comment-page-1#comment-6356 Bill Power Fri, 04 May 2007 05:12:40 +0000 #comment-6356 I have also watched "In the Name of the Father" read "Proved Innocent" and am totally outraged. What is particularly disturbing is the fact that the decorated policemen who committed perjury and perversion of the course of justice have not been brought to trial. As there is no statute of limitations for these crimes and the evidence proving guilt is readily available (eg transcripts of testimony given under oath etc.) it would be a simple matter to lay information and commence proceedings. As far as I know police are not granted immunity to the laws of the land. Failure to do so demonstrates a corruption of the legal system that can only erode its legitimacy. I have also watched "In the Name of the Father" read "Proved Innocent" and am totally outraged. What is particularly disturbing is the fact that the decorated policemen who committed perjury and perversion of the course of justice have not been brought to trial. As there is no statute of limitations for these crimes and the evidence proving guilt is readily available (eg transcripts of testimony given under oath etc.) it would be a simple matter to lay information and commence proceedings. As far as I know police are not granted immunity to the laws of the land. Failure to do so demonstrates a corruption of the legal system that can only erode its legitimacy.

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]]> By: Mary http://downingstreetsays.com/briefings/2005/02/09/1419/comment-page-1#comment-5064 Mary Tue, 12 Dec 2006 05:23:13 +0000 #comment-5064 I have watched "In the Name of the Father" once again. I am amazed and disgusted everytime I watch it. The government ruined lives so that they could close this case, save face and appear to the public as if they had accomplished something good. I do not think I am overstating by saying their crimes against the Guildford Four and their families was nothing short of evil. What happened to the authorities who tortured and brutalized these young people and then hid evidence and lied through their teeth in court? anything? The British have always treated the Irish rotten, as non-humans. We have to ask ourselves how could this happen in a Democracy. We have to always be vigilant and never let rights be taken away lightly under the guise of so-called security and safety.I live in the US where the Patriot Act and Military Commissions Act have recently been passed. Most here in the US think that what happened to Conlon, his friends and family can never happen here. And I am afraid they are wrong. I have watched "In the Name of the Father" once again. I am amazed and disgusted everytime I watch it. The government ruined lives so that they could close this case, save face and appear to the public as if they had accomplished something good. I do not think I am overstating by saying their crimes against the Guildford Four and their families was nothing short of evil. What happened to the authorities who tortured and brutalized these young people and then hid evidence and lied through their teeth in court? anything? The British have always treated the Irish rotten, as non-humans. We have to ask ourselves how could this happen in a Democracy. We have to always be vigilant and never let rights be taken away lightly under the guise of so-called security and safety.I live in the US where the Patriot Act and Military Commissions Act have recently been passed. Most here in the US think that what happened to Conlon, his friends and family can never happen here. And I am afraid they are wrong.

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