Madam, - Ireland has a responsibility to care for its people, an unceasing obligation to provide for those struggling. This means taking profit from the continued economic upsurge to redistribute among those most in need.
Ireland, by collective action, could save itself from moral decline. And with its colourful history and culture it has too much to lose. Profit over people will never work. You demoralise yourself. And money or people will not bring long-term happiness. It's reaching out to one's neighbour that will bring true harmony. And it is faith in people, not property or things, that will keep you humanely prosperous.
Economic divisions will only undermine, but social unity will strengthen from within. This truth, combined with compassion and love, will ensure Ireland's bright future. - Yours, etc.,
ALLEN CASSIDY, Auburn, California, USA.