HOW dare Jack Straw say the English are violent. Crime and drugs are escalating out of all proportion - and this accounts for the violence in this country.
Drugs being at the root of most of our problems, Mr Straw is trying to pass the buck for his own inadequacy. If it is too hot in the kitchen, Mr Straw, please leave it.
He is finding it difficult to handle the crime problems in this country. He is very good at talking about them, but doing something about it is another matter.
Please stop accusing the decent-living people of this country. English people are known throughout the world for their tolerance. That's why we are considered an easy touch by all the scroungers. How long we can remain tolerant is another thing.
H HAMER, Lowther Place, Blackburn.
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