Dear Sir,
In our nation, the privilege to stage peaceful protests is always recognised. Before one addresses a public gathering, introducing oneself is typical procedure. This keeps everyone present informed about the speaker’s reliability, political affiliations, and their credentials. For individuals who conceal their identities, my message to them is simple: If your convictions are authentic and deserving of sharing, unmask yourself and proudly make your presence known. Anything below this is a display of fear.
Sincerely,
Marion Walsh
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Dear Sir,
I believe Mr Barry Walsh, one of your correspondents, has misinterpreted the situation (Letters, August 7th).
Balaclavas worn during violent protests do not serve as just an “article of clothing”, but are used as disguise.
Asserting that lawbreakers can be evicted or detained regardless of whether they hide their faces is, at the very least, naive. Most apprehensions happen after careful examination of CCTV recordings.
This very reasoning highlights why protesters opt to don balaclavas. Banks and various other institutions even forbid the use of full face crash helmets!
In this perilous era where our democracy is in jeopardy, forbidding the use of face obscurations at unruly protests is in larger societal interest.
Sincerely,
Donal Carlin,
Ballyconnell,
Co Cavan