Letters to the Editor

Press, 28 January 1986, Page 16

Letters to the Editor

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R.S. — A letter with so many Biblical quotations is likely to produce counter-interpretations and a profitless extension of the debate.

R.E.B. — Both sides, and side issues, of the argument have been and are being printed. A.E.T. — You are repeating what has been said in hundreds of printed letters, and doing so in too great a length for these columns. T.P.P. — There has not been any suggestion of peeping in keyholes or elsewhere. In many countries a conviction for spying would meet a far more severe punishment than the two spies — an occupational term in their case — are serving. H.C., A.C.T. — Nd doubt many people will agree with you; but personal attacks on the recipient and/or the bestower will not be accepted.