Women POWs say `Vote SF'
The female republican POWs in Maghaberry have called on the
nationalist people of the Six Counties to vote for Sinn Féin next
Thursday.
Their statement, in full, reads:
``We, the republican prisoners, Maghaberry, wish to address the
nationalist people of the six counties on the importance of
voting on 25 June.
``We are aware of the many, often difficult, tasks and challenges
awaiting the leadership of Sinn Fein and the nationalist
community in the months and perhaps years ahead. Sinn Fein,
however, has achieved tremendous political progress and has shown
its abilty, strength and dedication to working towards a just and
lasting settlement on this island.
``As nationalists, we are all too aware of the political dangers
of the uncharted waters into which we are entering. Centuries of
distrust, emanating from Britians disingenuous promises on
matters relating to Ireland, has resulted in legitimate feelings
of doubt and apprehension on the part of nationalists.
``We nevertheless believe that there is a real prospect of
changing the undemocratic, unionist dominated statelet
established 75 years ago. We believe that such an objective can
only be achieved if we have the strength and dedication to hold
the British to the positions outlined in the Good Friday
Agreement and, indeed, to build upon those positions.
``This can best be done by ensuring that Sinn Fein move forward
with a strong unquestionable mandate from the nationalist people.
``As was evident in the final days and hours of the talks leading
to the Good Friday Agreement, no other political party will fight
the nationalist corner like Sinn Fein. To ensure that nationalist
goals are relentlessly pursued we need you to come out and vote
for Sinn Fein, giving them a mandate to speak on your behalf.
``The women republican prisoners in Maghaberry are calling upon
everyone to vote for Sinn Fein in this crucial election. A strong
nationalist turnout is necessary to bring about the much desired
changes that we all want to see. justice, equality and freedom
can only be achieved through the strategics being pursued by Sinn
Fein.
``Give Sinn Fein your vote.''
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