Madam, - I have been duped by Mary-Lou McDonald. For the first time ever, and against my better judgment, I voted for Sinn Féin in the recent European elections under the misguided impression that the party was positively striving towards a mainstream political entity and leaving its bloodied past behind. My vote was out of recognition for Sinn Féin's efforts in the peace process.
Then to my horror I see that they haven't changed at all. How stupid am I? Pictures of Mary-Lou McDonald carrying the coffin of that monster Joe Cahill shocked me to the bone. You fraudster - I want my vote back! - Yours, etc.,
BRIAN MORAN, Balrothery, Co Dublin.
Madam, - It is many years since I last had the opportunity of reading a Kevin Myers article. What a profound pleasure it is to see such a courageous piece of journalism as his Irishman's Diary of August 4th. He speaks for all of us who haven't the bravery to oppose such bully-boys and their despicable, cowardly and brutal tactics. - Yours, etc.,
RORY GORMAN, Hamilton Parish, Bermuda.