AS this is the United Kingdom, English speaking and with its tradition and culture, I find it incredible that Sheraz Butt should suggest we should make the effort to learn one or more of the languages of the eastern sub continent.

I also find it incredible that piggy banks have been removed from displays in town centre banks in case they offend Muslims.

Just what is it that has encouraged Ms Butt to suggest what she has done, and encouraged the banks to do what they have done?

Basically it is because the authorities in the UK are a soft touch and bend over backwards.

I dare say that the majority of Muslims, whether born here or not, get on with life and are not bothered if we speak their language, and would not be offended by the sight of piggy banks.

For those that are bothered, then could I respectfully advise them to relocate to a country more suited to their way of life and beliefs and leave us here in the UK to get on with our lives unhindered by the political correctness that has so eroded our way of life.

I welcome anyone to live in the UK, from whatever country or religion, and bring their children up here free of racial and religious hatred. But they must learn to accept and be tolerant of our traditions and culture and not expect us to change to suit their every whim.

If I were to emigrate to Spain, I would have to learn their language if I wanted to get on in that country and would also have to accept their customs and ways. I abhor bullfighting, however, I would simply have to accept that it goes on in that country.

If it was subsequently banned as part of international pressure on the basis of ending cruelty, then fine. But I certainly couldn't expect it to be banned just because I emigrated there and it offended me.

MR M BURY (address received)