5 DECEMBER 1987, page 33

Letters Doctrine And Patriots

Sir: Graham Greene argues (Letters, 31 October) that indoctrination in patriotism is acceptable during 'a war against terrorist members of Somoza's National Guard etc. But the......

Taxing Question

Sir: Assuming that it was not merely rhetorical, may I proffer an answer to your question (Tot and kettle', 7 November) about the sympathy felt for Lester Piggott? First he is a......

Polish Medical Crisis

Sir: At a time when Poland's medical crisis is ignored by much of the press, you have done a service in printing Alexander Sylvester's graphic article (`Sickening time in......

Paul Foot's Pubs

Sir: Auberon Waugh (Another Voice, 21 November) informs us that Paul Foot saw Clydeside workers drink eight or nine whiskies in a row, in silence, and, when finished, punch the......