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In the historical film, 'Michael Collins', which depicts the aftermath of an Irish Fenian Rebellion – one of them – in the early twentieth century, 'Mick', the main protagonist and center piece of the drama, as a Free Stater, confronts his colleague and close friend, Harry Boland. The topic: Accept the vote for an Irish Free State. Collins reasoned that that was the best he could negotiate with the British Crown. The English lords somewhat accepted defeated. Albeit, not a single lord said one word alluding to that fact. Boland, though did not see it that way. He outright rejects Collins explanation of the whole affair. Moreover, he and Eamon de Valera's Irish Republican factions walked out of Parliament. They did so in defiance. Moreover, both laid down the gauntlet to Collins, now Commander-in-Chief of the new Irish Free State. To save face in addition to the new parliamentary assembly, out of compulsion, Collins, made a last ditch effort. He appealled to the sensibility of his friend. His words, “I don't want war.” Harry Boland, was having none of it. His riposte, was equally compelling. “Well... Then don't start!”
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