Our standards need exploring

From: David Marsh, Bell Lane, Ackworth.

THE decision not to allow Tony Nicklinson his right to die is ridiculous (Yorkshire Post, August 17).

In a society that can accept the termination of a perfectly healthy fetus, for often nothing more than reasons of convenience, how then can a man be allowed to suffer and exist with no quality of life?

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We allow animals better. The whole debate as to whether an individual has a right to die with dignity needs to be thoroughly explored. As a society, it would appear that we have dubious moral standards.

Ways of getting property listed

From: M Toft, Windsor Avenue, Silsden.

WITH regard to your article on the Templar public house in Leeds (Yorkshire Post, August 14), the piece noted that the property is not “listed”.

Anyone can suggest to English Heritage that a building, archaeological site, park, garden, battlefield or wreck site should be designated and receive a “grade listing”.

Equally, anyone can apply for the amendment or de-designation of an existing heritage asset. Applications for Certificates of Immunity (COI) and Building Preservation Notices (BPN) can also be made.

Ring memories

From: Wilf Bramley, Thornton-le-Dale.

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IN reply to the letter from Denis Sutton of Bramhope (Yorkshire Post, August 14) in which he asked about the Burmantofts boxing club from the 1940 period.

If it is the one he refers to, just off Green Road over a stable, I remember it well.

As a 12-year-old schoolboy I went there more for the training. It was run by Mr Cooper, a retired boxer and a great chap.