Ultimately though, any judgment of Chavez's merits and failings will largely come down to political taste, with enough evidence to make for compelling argument on both sides.

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The Labour peer acknowledged there were strongly held views on both sides of the argument.

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Beyond Stormont, campaigners on both sides of the argument are lining up to lobby politicians.

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With such entrenched stances on both sides of the argument, it appears unlikely the debate will be settled any time soon.

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"I do know that passions were raised on both sides of the argument in Cumbria, but that is right and proper and a proper democratic process, " she said.

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As for the whole argument about touchdown celebrations, it's tiresome on both sides.

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Although you do make a compelling argument that both sides of the aisle are making decisions based on political posturing than reason.

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