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Reduce the power of politicians

WHEN governments make unpopular decisions, there are spin doctors telling us “it’s a democracy“, and we must accept the decisions or vote them out in five years’ time. That’s the shallow democracy for the little people.

Free cheese and Dáil vegetables

Afghan reports can help save lives

Let bankers pay for a voluntary confession

Councils should look closer to home for water leaks

The people decide – not the politicians

Dell follows bottom line — not the political line

IN his letter headlined ‘Was anti-Americanism part of Dell’s problem?’ (January 15), Brendan Cafferty shows he is either very poorly informed or just likes to throw mud at causes he doesn’t like regardless of facts.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2009

Western media blind to real war victims

WHILE I share the feelings of Muntadar al-Zeidi, who threw his shoes at President Bush during the latter’s visit to Iraq on Sunday, I was not impressed by your report next day (December 14).

Wed, 17 Dec, 2008

Corrib gas row: Who would want a refinery in their backyard?

IN his letter (September 23), Michael Job asks if someone would explain what the Corrib gas pipeline protest is about, and refers to these people as NIMBYS who “want to go back to a medieval existence”.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2008