Sir, – Is it impossible for participants in political discussions to conduct themselves in a courteous manner instead of showing no respect for others taking part and trying to shout them down?
The only thing that this illuminates is the impossibility of listeners hearing anything except a rowdy and undignified clamour.
Are these the people who aspire to govern our country? I despair. – Yours, etc,
MARGARET BUTLER,
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Booterstown,
Co Dublin.