Northern Ireland Security

I suppose I am taking the easy option by saying that I can see both sides of the argument here. On one hand as both have agreed in principle to secuirty issues being handed over to the N.Ireland Executive, then Sinn Fein are being perfectly reasonable in demanding a timetable, and one laid down before Christmas. On the other hand, given the history of the Troubles, I agree with the DUP that you need the confidence of the community.
The problem is, given the past history and the difficulties and compromises made to get to the sort of relative peace we now see in Northern Ireland, when are you ever going to get the confidence of the Community if you are not prepared to take necessary risks. Part of Ulster's problems involves having long memories and we need to look forward, even if it means looking to the long term and all sides being paitent and having to stomach tough compromises!