Sir, – It is hard to believe the cynicism contained in Gerry Adams's letter (November 9th) about the Disappeared. As he laments the harsh treatment he feels he has received from journalists about his role in these barbaric events, he is attempting to deflect attention away from both the horror of what happened and the suffering endured by the families involved.
Rather than spilling tears over the harsh treatment meted out to Mr Adams by journalists, the people we should be remembering are the families who simply long to retrieve the bodies of their loved ones.
I wonder if Mr Adams believes that is too much to ask for? It’s an opportune time at this season of remembrance to reiterate the call issued earlier this week by Jean McConville’s son Michael that any loyalists involved in the murder and disappearing of Lisa Dorrian should also come forward with any information about her whereabouts so that she too might be returned to her family. – Yours, etc,
JONATHAN PIERCE
(Canon), Upper Knockbreda
Road, Belfast.