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Threat to world peace

THE future of all nations depends upon two conflicting ideas. The EU is founded upon the concept of different nations co-operating more and more closely in high ethical principles of shared standards of law, trade, security, social justice and mutual respect, supported by 27 countries.

Brexit preaches sovereignty as it retreats into isolationism, but even the Prime Minister believes and has stated, that the primary motivation of most of Brexit supporters, which she is eager to gratify, while talking quite misleadingly about far-fetched trade possibilities, is the mean-spirited resentment against all foreigners, unless they are rich.

These are two completely opposed attitudes to the other inhabitants of our planet.

If you have a serious concern for the life chances of your grandchildren, where would you pin your hopes?

The desperation of the fearful refugee is pitiful. But the uncaring indifference of prejudiced and xenophobic Trump/Brexit citizens is an even more deplorable, pathetic mental state, and a threat to world peace.

CN WESTERMAN

Meadow Rise, Brynna, Mid Glam

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More to worry about

I WAS brought up in the era of a male dominated society regarding women .Which was dated between 1940 and 1960, and centuries before that.My mother was not allowed into a pub in Glasgow until the 60s. They called them lounge bars .Mind you, she made up for it in the next 50 years. Not for drinking but by her talent as a semi-professional singer.

There have been various women’s marches against President Trump regarding the silly remarks he made of a sexual nature.

When Marilyn Monroe, a very under-rated actress because of her attractive appearance, was questioned about sex, she replied: “Well I think it is here to stay.” Anyone want to argue about that one?

Due to my wife’s deteriorating health because of advanced Alzheimer’s, I now have to run the household with the help of my youngest son, her official carer. That is no easy task, trust me.

How she managed to bring up our five children, as well as our cats and dogs, and work part time to help the family finances astounds me in retrospect.

Donald Trump has acted swiftly regarding his mandate as the president of the United States., which makes him the most powerful person on the planet earth .

Perhaps all the women marching in protest about the democratically elected president should ponder more about the Rochdale sexual abuse scandal, to mention only one of the many suppressed disgraceful abuses regarding vulnerable teenage girls.

I don’t remember any female protest marches on that one, or am I missing something?

No marches on Sharia law’s total submission of the female sex either, as far as I can recollect.

Finally ladies, if you want to dress as you wish, or rather be covered in a black shroud with your face hidden, it’s your call.

President Trump may be a better option than the alternative; think about it very, very carefully

BILL WILLIAMS

Merlin Way, Covingham, Swindon

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Double standards

I WONDER how many of those who signed the petition protesting at Donald’s ban on immigration signed up for Brexit?

DAVID HODGSON

Welcombe Avenue, Swindon