3 DECEMBER 1994, Page 41

Sir: Paul Johnson's piece on the press, cov- ered the

subject admirably (And another thing, 12 November). May I add a tiny reminder to those people currently muck- raking and destroying figures in public life? It is widely accepted by psychologists that we tend to be most critical of those who exhibit our own worst failings.

Edward Synge 1 North Cottages,

Bishopstone, Salisbury, Wiltshire