Alternatives To War
From Joseph Askew Sir: In his extended defence of the 'war on terror George Osborne (While England sleeps', 14 August) asks what other response there could be. History suggests......
A Woman's True Role
From David M. Benda Sir: To paraphrase a famous man, whose name I've forgotten, Michael Hanlon's piece (There's no time like the present', 7 August) has got everything right......
Enemies Of Belgium
From Gerard de La Vallee Poussin Sir: On receiving the article (Surrender monkeys', 31 July) from Paul Belien, readers must have wondered what would motivate an individual to so......
Scots Empire-builders
From Eric Wilson Brown Sir: My congratulations to James Michie, surely a self-mocking closet Jock, on his witty poem (Friendly Fire', 14 August). It reminds me of a Flemish joke......
Vile Solecism
From Hugh Massingberd Sir: In his memorable definition of the 'Young Fogey' associated with The Spectator, Alan Watkins observed, 'He is a scholar of Evelyn Waugh.'......
Motorway Magic
From Tom Howard Sir: Olivia Glazebrook (How to make girls cry'. 14 August) has missed the point of Magic FM. Two months ago, stuck in a jam on the M4, singing along with Beverly......
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