Why silence critics of the City of Culture?

I WAS fascinated by the letter (Irish Examiner, June 14) from my esteemed neighbour Mairín Quill, who has done so much good work for the arts in Cork.

However, I am concerned at her implication that letters from visitors critical of Cork 2005 should not be published in the media.

Surely debate, response and engagement are central to cultural formation? Can anyone explain the merit of The Knitting Map located in St Luke’s Church, and receiving significant funding from Cork 2005?