22 NOVEMBER 2003, page 40

Paul's Angel Diana

From Fr John Thackray Sir: Hitherto I have thought Paul Johnson to be sound. When he named Evelyn Waugh as the greatest writer in English in the 20th century (And another thing,......

Crime Underestimated

From Sam Jordison Sir: I was flattered by the inclusion of a review of my book Crap Towns (Books, 1 November). I enjoyed reading Henry Hobhouse's opinions and was amused by his......

Bush Blunder

From Peter P. Witonski Sir: Peter Oborne's assertion that President Bush needs to visit the Queen to aid him in the forthcoming American presidential election is outrageous......

Not So Good Old Days

From Graham Wade Sir: Roger Scruton (`The beastly British', 15 November) accuses us both as individuals and as a society of 'depravity', an act of 'collective treason' and......

Older And Wiser

From Gordon Haines Sir: I suggest that there is a much simpler explanation for the increase in racism with age alleged by Dr von Hippel (Letters, 15 November). The thought......