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Originally Posted by Chio The Pirate
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Chio, see the name Martin Hurson on the kid's sign on the right hand side. That is a relative of mine that starved himself to death to oppose the British oppression during the turbulent 70's/80's. He was accused of being an IRA terrorist and made to sign documents (under torture) that confirmed his involvement in IRA bombings/terrorism. He died with several other Irish lads under a hunger strike that lasted 40 days...
You can read more about it here
http://larkspirit.com/hungerstrikes/bios/hurson.html
I know you probably just picked this picture because it was funny and I am not mad or anything about it. But just thought I would let you know ;)
DH