Many overseas readers visit this site so I want to make it clear that the commemoration event will be celebrating the formation of the historical UVF. It is in no way linked to the modern UVF even though I have no doubt the local MSM will try to portray it as such.

However it is worth reflecting what the historical UVF would do in today`s present political climate.

At the moment it is planned for the parade to depart from Northumberland street. It would be much better if the organizers moved the departure point to Belfast City Hall. Plus they should not ask the Charades Commission for permission nor ask the PSNI for permission. They should just do it!

I feel that is what the historical UVF would have done. Not much point in commemorating the historical UVF if the historical spirit of the UVF is not reflected.

Somehow I do not think the organizers have the nerve to make such a clear cut display of modern day defiance.

 John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.