2 DECEMBER 1972, Page 27

Waugh bash

Sir: I would like to think that LtCol A. N. Skinner is completely and utterly alone in his sentiments concerning Auberon Waugh's choice of books for review (Letters. Novembei 18).

I find several of his comments not only dogmatic and narrowminded but also downright offensive. It is this sort of uneducated criticism which gives pornography a bad name — there is much to be said for a good bit of smut.

Also, if he finds all graffiti, vulgar and filthy,' then I can only say that he is visiting the wrong public loos.

I would also like to know on what statistical evidence he bases his noun 'majority ".

I hope there is no law against defecation of character!

Terence A. Booth School House, Gordhurst, Kent