Power and equality

Madam, - Vincent Browne attempts to place himself on the high moral ground by complaining that the lack of "equality" in Irish…

Madam, - Vincent Browne attempts to place himself on the high moral ground by complaining that the lack of "equality" in Irish society is evidence of "corruption", and advocating that "State power" be exercised to redress this (Opinion, September 6th). His piece reveals, however, that what he is actually after is not equality of opportunity for all, but the use of state power to enforce equality of outcome for all regardless of effort or ability.

Where is the fairness in that? Lenin and Mao would be proud. - Yours, etc,

TONY ALLWRIGHT, Killiney, Co Dublin.