One of the most ancient archaeological treasures of the Western world-The Hill Of Tara-is slated for destruction now, very soon-why? For a fucking highway. A country that is a member of the EU-you know, that group of fuckups that insist the US cut it’s carbon emissions for the good of the planet-insists on creating another fucking road big enough to meet the demands of it’s increased traffic needs.
Does anybody doubt for one minute that if the US were to build an interstate through sacred Indian burial grounds, the EU would be raising holy hell and encouraging the UN step in and demand the site be protected? I don’t. In fact, for once I would be joining in with them.
On top of that, the road might not even be necessary. Somebody has suggested a commuter train track be built to answer the needs of the travelers between Dublin and Navan, as opposed to the four lane highway currently approved. Why not? I would be all for that here. In fact, light rail would answer a lot of the problems of ever growing traffic congestion and it’s resultant smog, while at the same time requiring much less in the way of land confiscation.
Ah, but then, you see, a lot less money stands to change hands between government(s) and private contractors. More time, equals more money, equals more palms greased.
Therefore, the Irish politicians and contractors will probably get their road, and the ancient Irish heritage-my heritage-can go to hell.
