Could writing letters of protest be more effective than a boycott? | E5F1J1D | 2024-04-12 11:08:01
Could writing letters of protest be more effective than a boycott? | E5F1J1D | 2024-04-12 11:08:01
In in the present day's MetroTalk, a reader suggests an alternate technique for protesting the struggle between Israel and Hamas, one that would probably be simpler than a boycott.
However, might a letter of protest to Tzipi Hotovely, the far-right diplomat Israeli ambassador to the UK truly bring about any meaningful change?
Meanwhile, the cancer-causing chemicals we will't keep away from, and we're reminded why we should always spare a thought for our post-person and why they do a lot more than simply deal with our submit.
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Kevin (MetroTalk, Tue) says we should always boycott Israeli goods over the killing of seven assist staff as a part of Israel's response to the Hamas attack of October 7.
The Israeli Defence Forces says the drone assault was a 'grave mistake'.
My suggestion (MetroTalk, Thu) was to put in writing a letter of protest to the Israeli ambassador to the UK, Tzipi Hotovely.
A boycott would simply imply poorly paid Israeli staff being laid off, whereas a letter to the ambassador can be heard in Israeli government circles. Nicely-written letters nonetheless have influence.
Many staff in Israeli do not like what their authorities is doing within the Gaza Strip. Israel's financial system must be stored going – which might be more durable beneath a boycott – in order that when a wise government is returned to Israel there's an financial system that can help restore Gaza. Andrew Edwards, Islington
Bill (MetroTalk, Mon) explains away the varied killings of civilians and assist staff by Israel because the nation is 'preventing for its survival'.
Sorry to deal with the elephant within the room, but if the one method for Israel to survive is the power to kill hundreds of civilians with out worldwide condemnation, then frankly it shouldn't. No country should have the power to try this. Elliott, Banstead
What with Israel launching air strikes on neighbouring Lebanon and Syria and within the latter case, destroying an Iranian consulate, the warfare in Gaza is obviously escalating. Coupled with the assaults on western delivery by the Yemeni Houthis, it might lead to an all-out regional warfare within the Center East as an entire. Phil Model, London
Extremist slant or courtesy?
So, in line with Jim from London (MetroTalk, Wed) it's an 'extremist slant' to anticipate others to use the correct pronouns and have zero points with trans athletes competing in ladies's sports.
What he doesn't call 'extremist' is individuals making an attempt to show the whole concept of trans acceptance into yet one more tradition conflict challenge.
From needlessly pushing 'women-only' bathroom laws on the flimsy pretence of protecting ladies (despite the fact that it's often trans ladies who are in want of protection from sex offenders, somewhat than being one themselves), to expecting faculties to out trans students to their mother and father (whereas additionally eager to punish any mother and father who're trans accepting).
From the entire situation with trans ladies athletes and the supposed unfair advantages they have in ladies's sports (a story that tends to ignore the very fact transgender athletes aren't inherently higher than cisgender athletes).
And from complaining non-stop about any and all makes an attempt at offering trans illustration and acceptance, to threatening youngsters's hospitals due to suspicions they could be transitioning youngsters.
Truthfully, that's extra of an 'extremist slant' than merely reminding somebody to make use of the right pronouns and not seeing trans ladies athletes compete in ladies's sports activities as an enormous deal. Sam Mushtaq, Oldbury
Rob Slater (MetroTalk, Tue) appears to say considerations about dropping women-only bogs are 'nonsense'.
Does he not know that predatory men will fake to be ladies to realize access to weak ladies and women?
Why else would there be single-sex spaces within the first place?
In response to the Ministry of Justice knowledge for 2020 introduced to the ladies and equalities parliamentary committee, 17 per cent of male inmates are in for intercourse crimes. For trans inmates it's 59 per cent for intercourse crimes. So it is occurring. Julie, Liverpool
Hardest Geezer should attempt Paisley – and why action is needed on eternally chemical compounds
Relating to Russ Prepare dinner completing his 10,000-mile run up the length of Africa and calling himself 'The Hardest Geezer' (Metro, Tue). He clearly hasn't run by way of Paisley on a Saturday night time! Joss of Alva, by way of textual content
Thanks on your article highlighting fears about cancer-causing 'perpetually chemical compounds' being found in our fruit and veg (Metro, Tue).
It's admitted that many chemical compounds have been allowed into widespread use without proper security testing to see if they trigger cancer.
The authorities say one in two individuals in Britain will get most cancers, which is a surprisingly high determine.
There are around 70,000 chemical compounds in use and some of them disrupt human hormones. Benzene is a proven reason for most cancers but is used by business. Authorities regulators have to do their half to scale back air pollution. A Wills, Middlesex
Further to the comments about postmen and ladies (MetroTalk, Wed).
They're up early to pound the pavements in all weathers, doing more than 10,000 steps a day, with a 20-minute break that many don't take because they're tracked. They're heroes on a par with these working on the NHS – look how they dealt with all these Covid field checks.
They know their weak clients and are typically the first to see an issue.
Many posties are treated with kindness but in addition endure abuse, dog attacks. Many take the job to help with their own mental health, with the recent air and strolling.
So I commend all you publish individuals. And, please, take care of your postie –
a smile costs nothing! Jenni Coles, Mother Of An Superb Postie
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