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Opinion on the latest events in the news and the Birmingham Post's coverage letters to the editor, West Midlands news http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/10/07/an-anthem-of-the-underclass-or-am-i-just-victor-meldrew-65233-21982296/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:29:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/10/07/an-anthem-of-the-underclass-or-am-i-just-victor-meldrew-65233-21982296/ Dear Editor, I have to say I am getting really fed up hearing the rap music coming from cars, mobile phones and iplayers as I sit on the bus or walk around the town going about my daily activities. http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/10/06/investment-in-renewable-energy-is-right-for-the-planet-65233-21975434/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:56:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/10/06/investment-in-renewable-energy-is-right-for-the-planet-65233-21975434/ Dear Editor, We the undersigned call on Midlands based E.ON to urgently reconsider its position on investment in new unabated coal-fired power generation for the UK. http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/10/03/broadcasters-are-wiping-the-midlands-off-the-map-65233-21959457/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:58:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/10/03/broadcasters-are-wiping-the-midlands-off-the-map-65233-21959457/ Dear Editor, The consultation review published by Ofcom last week, regarding the future of public service broadcasting in the United Kingdom would appear, on first reading, to offer no crumbs of comfort to Birmingham or indeed, the Midlands. http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/10/02/the-worst-main-railway-station-in-the-country-65233-21949685/ Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:10:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/10/02/the-worst-main-railway-station-in-the-country-65233-21949685/ Dear Editor, Am I right? On Midlands Today (Thur, Sept 18), did Birmingham’s council leader really say that there is nothing fundamentally wrong with New Street Station and that it’s just tired and lacks capacity? Does he live in the same world as those of us who regularly use it? http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/10/01/return-to-mutual-values-to-end-the-mayhem-of-banking-sector-65233-21940079/ Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:24:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/10/01/return-to-mutual-values-to-end-the-mayhem-of-banking-sector-65233-21940079/ Dear Editor, The latest Government intervention to prevent the collapse of Bradford & Bingley ends the sorry saga of former building societies that ill advisedly threw away their trusted mutual status. http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/30/mowbray-a-man-apart-in-world-of-excesses-65233-21930471/ Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:17:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/30/mowbray-a-man-apart-in-world-of-excesses-65233-21930471/ Dear Editor, I thoroughly enjoyed James Peacock’s piece on Tony Mowbray (Post, Sept. 27). http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/29/organisation-must-be-helped-to-bring-about-democratic-change-65233-21923755/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:28:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/29/organisation-must-be-helped-to-bring-about-democratic-change-65233-21923755/ Dear Editor, After reading the article written on September 20th’s edition by Lord King (“Ashraf City can bring democracy and freedom to Iran”), I would like to say that I totally agree with this parliamentarian. http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/26/birmingham-is-lagging-behind-manchester-in-promoting-itself-65233-21908504/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:01:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/26/birmingham-is-lagging-behind-manchester-in-promoting-itself-65233-21908504/ Dear Editor, Mike Whitby has every right to be angry over the launch debacle of the Birmingham for business campaign. http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/25/centre-built-for-the-public-is-so-far-removed-from-reality-65233-21899919/ Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:24:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/25/centre-built-for-the-public-is-so-far-removed-from-reality-65233-21899919/ Dear Editor, Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. The community arts space in West Bromwich was designed by Will Alsop (on a late Friday afternoon) and conceived by a bunch of middle class idiots completely out of touch with the reality of life in Sandwell. http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/24/self-preservation-the-norm-for-our-westminster-politicians-65233-21891457/ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:23:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/24/self-preservation-the-norm-for-our-westminster-politicians-65233-21891457/ Dear Editor, The tale of the boy on trial for murdering his parents asking for clemency because he is an orphan could be lain at the door of any of the political parties at the moment. http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/23/stranger-in-a-land-of-fantasy-65233-21882167/ Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:32:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/23/stranger-in-a-land-of-fantasy-65233-21882167/ Dear Editor, Gordon Brown (right) is increasingly becoming a stranger from the political and economic truth. http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/22/why-do-we-gloat-over-demise-of-hard-working-city-staff-65233-21872874/ Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:20:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/22/why-do-we-gloat-over-demise-of-hard-working-city-staff-65233-21872874/ Dear Editor, The news this week regarding the city fall out has brought out the worst in the uninitiated in our ranks. Current forecasts suggest up to 110,000 City workers might lose their jobs in coming months. http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/18/chickens-come-home-to-roost-for-those-that-got-us-into-this-mess-65233-21848087/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:12:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/18/chickens-come-home-to-roost-for-those-that-got-us-into-this-mess-65233-21848087/ The current world financial crisis is finally biting hard at the heels of the people who caused it. http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/17/fight-goes-on-to-save-a-friend-of-our-city-65233-21840222/ Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:48:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/17/fight-goes-on-to-save-a-friend-of-our-city-65233-21840222/ Dear Editor, Birmingham City council is attempting to blame the Friends Institute for its threat of closure. http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/16/accord-s-incredible-challenge-of-meeting-green-ambitions-65233-21828373/ Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:26:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/16/accord-s-incredible-challenge-of-meeting-green-ambitions-65233-21828373/ Accord’s stated ambition is to become the “greenest housing association in the country”. This is an incredible challenge and requires us to think creatively and utilise new technology to reduce fuels bills, energy consumption and the carbon footprint of the homes we provide and our own organisation. http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/15/greater-birmingham-brand-would-not-hit-local-identities-65233-21821425/ Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:50:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/15/greater-birmingham-brand-would-not-hit-local-identities-65233-21821425/ The argument for developing a “Greater Birmingham” brand is overwhelming – and neither need it reduce the local identities of the proud towns and boroughs that surround Birmingham itself. http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/12/a-few-points-about-the-siting-of-phone-masts-65233-21806078/ Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:04:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/12/a-few-points-about-the-siting-of-phone-masts-65233-21806078/ Dear Editor, In response to Wendy Baggott’s letter (Post, Sept 3) “Sensible siting of phone masts” I would like to make the following points: http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/11/aggressive-tirade-against-elderly-passengers-65233-21797808/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:46:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/11/aggressive-tirade-against-elderly-passengers-65233-21797808/ Dear Editor, My wife and I are absentminded 60-plus gentlefolk who anticipated our first flight for years would be an enjoyable experience when we arrived at the airport last week for what we thought would be an uneventful inland flight. Little did we realise how common courtesy has been crucified by empowerment of neanderthals charged with checking bags for bombs. http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/10/there-is-a-whole-hierarchy-of-educational-privilege-in-the-uk-65233-21718436/ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:50:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/10/there-is-a-whole-hierarchy-of-educational-privilege-in-the-uk-65233-21718436/ Dear Editor, I am puzzled to understand the concern you express in your leader (All our children deserve equality in education, Post, Sept 5). http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/09/the-facts-behind-proposal-to-withdraw-funding-from-boc-65233-21708994/ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:03:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/comment/letters-to-the-editor/2008/09/09/the-facts-behind-proposal-to-withdraw-funding-from-boc-65233-21708994/ Dear Editor, On returning from annual leave I was disappointed to read your articles (A sweet note finally emerges from Arts Council grant fiasco, Post, August 12, and Stretching the boundaries of opera, Post, July 23) which demonstrated your continued misunderstanding of the rationale underpinning our earlier proposal to withdraw revenue funding from Birmingham Opera Company.