The moment the Irish people began to question the sponsorship of this war by the Government in allowing Shannon to be used by military aircraft, they were branded as being hard left. That is an insult in any Western, civilised democracy. Is there no shame in national Government? Have we lost what men and women fought and died for – sovereignty, independence and freedom – in this country? Eamon de Valera – may he rest in peace – would turn in his grave if he knew that a Fianna Fáil Taoiseach and Government had allowed this country to be bought and paid for with the American dollar. It has nothing to do with morality, ethics, politics or democracy, it boils down to the United States dollar bill. This country, although not in our name, has been bought and paid for by the US dollar.