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Should the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland have a reunification referendum?
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Selected thesis
The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland should have a reunification referendum.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
People have a democratic right to self-determination.
Pro claim 2
The conditions required to hold a border poll have been met.
Con claim 1
Holding an Irish reunification referendum could restart political violence.
Con claim 2
Northern Ireland lacks the political infrastructure to hold a reunification referendum.