Virility test that is not needed

OUR Government gives the impression that it is simply itching to have a go in Libya. Do all governments have to prove their virility by taking military action somewhere?

With our finances in the state they are in, I wish the Government would simply ban all further military adventures for the forseeable future, and for goodness’ sake, keep out of Libya.

Please remember that the conflict in Afghanistan has already lasted longer than two world wars put together – and achieved nothing.

Distinctly different

From: Iain Morris, Caroline Street, Saltaire, Shipley.

WITH regard to a new Anglican “super diocese”, Ripon and Leeds church leaders have called for the new diocesan bishop to be the Bishop of Leeds when the only cathedrals are in Bradford, Ripon and Wakefield (Yorkshire Post, March 7).

Bradford is distinctively different as a city of faiths and forging links within our own diocese is best led by our own Bishop and his team from our own cathedral.

Silence over road delays

From: Andrew Mercer, Oxford Road, Guiseley.

WHILE the high-speed rail plans are developed, when is anyone at Leeds City Council going to get to grips with the appalling delays on most roads in the city?

As Kirkstall Road becomes even more congested, the chief executive, and council leader, appear ominously silent. Why?

I thought that they were supposed to provide some leadership.

Fuelling anger

From: Jean Todd, Helmsley.

BY proposing a fuel rebate for the Scottish Highlands, is Danny Alexander, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, suggesting that rising prices is not a problem in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors?

If he is, he is mistaken.