The discussion is on the roots of the conflict from the beginning of the 17th century when England and Scotland sent in settlers, or 'planters' to live in the North of Ireland. This introduced another ethnic group into the area, but did not overwhelm the original inhabitants. At the same time Northern Ireland "planted" settlers into Virginia, USA, where the colonists did overwhelm the inhabitants.
Richard Rose, Professor of Politics, University of Strathclyde , Scotland
John Whyte, Reader in Political Science, Queen's University, Belfast,
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