Food for thought

Sir, – I note with interest Vincent Allen's complaint about atheists and vegetarians (April 16th).

I am neither but my wife is both. I feel obliged to point out that she is a wonderful woman and delightful company! – Yours, etc,

DESMOND DUFFY,

Dorset,

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England.

Sir, – Unlike Vincent Allen, I believe a meat-eating theist and vegetarian atheist would enjoy some stimulating conversation and maybe even a little understanding of each other’s point of view during a long bus or train journey.

Intolerance is a trait most often ascribed by intolerant people to ideas or discussions with which they disagree. – Yours, etc,

MARY FRIEL,

Clonsilla,

Dublin 15.