Sir, - Paul A. Duggan (September 22nd) writes about defending the American bill of rights, yet seems less inclined to defend the notions of free speech and free press which are inherent in every democratic constitution, including America's.
The Irish Times, by publishing opinions as diverse as those of John Pilger and Kevin Myers, is doing more to defend these basic human rights than any reactionary tirade against "fifth columns". - Yours, etc.,
David Thorpe, Newbridge, Co Kildare.