The divorce of the United Kingdom from the European Union has come down, once again, to the problem of Ireland ~ what to do about the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland?
Well, this is an excellent opportunity to solve that whole problem in its entirety, once and for all. The obvious solution is for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to restore the sovereignty of Northern Ireland back to the Irish. The United Kingdom could re-invent itself as Great Britain, once again ~ England, Scotland, and Wales ~ a much better title for the country, anyway. If they offered to do that, I am sure the government of Ireland would be happy to make profuse promises to honor the rights of everyone, including any English residents living in the North of Ireland.
Now is a good time for that obvious restoration of political harmony, and Brexit is a face-saving way of getting it done now. With no more problems about a border inside Ireland, Brexit negotiations could proceed apace. If the English could walk away from India, surely they can finally walk away from Ireland.
