WHEN summer comes will we be able to have our doors open for a bit of fresh air?

Oh no, because we are afraid of intruders.

We have too keep our doors locked, even when we are at home.

I, and lots of others, have been victims of these cowards who attack people who cannot defend themselves.

I say bring back the birch and let muggers and intruders suffer.

Catherine Barton

Aberdeen Drive

Blackburn

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