Letters to the Editor: Writer's take on voting for ‘marginal’ candidates is infantilising

One letter-writer says voters are concerned about moves towards the militarisation of the EU, while another reader expresses the view that carers should not be subjected to the red tape of means tests

'Europe’s political centre has inexplicably embraced militarism,' says Tim O'Halloran. Picture: File

Theresa Reidy’s piece (May 31) shows a poor grasp of the essentials of democracy, which is disappointing in a professional political scientist.

She cautions voters against voting for candidates that might end up in “marginal” political groups in the European Parliament.