Wirral letters June 16

Jun 16 2010 by Lorna Hughes, Birkenhead News

We need to tackle litter

WHY do people come to beauty spots only to spoil it for others through their laziness and lack of consideration in leaving mountains of rubbish behind?

What is wrong with people who display equal indifference to the perpetrators by not picking up litter on the beach and who simply stroll past it?

The root of the problem lies in the throw-away fast food culture, and the obvious belief of those that drop litter and those who walk past it that it is someone else’s responsibility to deal with it.

Until we can educate people into being responsible enough not to drop litter and rubbish, perhaps Wirral Council should employ beach patrol officers to levy spot fines for littering.

As a more immediate way of cleaning up the problem why can’t Wirral Council work with the probation service to organise regular beach clean-ups by those required to undertake Community Service Orders?

Surely this would be regarded as a huge service by the community.

Largely as a result of sustained pressure through the local press, dog fouling has greatly reduced in prevalence.

Hopefully a similar campaign against worsening the scourge of litter and fast food waste would educate both residents and visitors to show some interest and respect for their environment.

In the meantime the stick is probably likely to be more effective than the carrot.

JONATHAN WRIGHT

Barnston

Tribute of note

FURTHER to contributions from your correspondents, may I make a devoted dedication to the dear and delightful donkey.

This takes the unusual form of a tribute after the passing – six months or so ago – of Eric Boswell.

He wrote Little Donkey, successfully recorded at the end of the 1950s by Gracie Fields, the Beverley Sisters and Nina & Frederick.

I can think of no better tribute to our fine friends than this novelty song, penned donkeys years ago.

DEREK JEFFERY

Heswall

A positive effect

WE should be proud that Britain is a nation of animal lovers and that animal welfare is exceptional in the UK.

Donkeys enjoy the attention, many get upset when they are not being taken out and socialised. What would Ken and Ellen prefer, should they stand in a field all day doing nothing?

No, they would become bored by the lack of stimulation and unhealthy due to lack of exercise.

Carrying a small child on their back is nothing to them.

According to the Bible Jesus rode a donkey. I guess Ken and Ellen would accuse Jesus of abusing donkeys then?

Also consider the positive effects these donkeys have on the children, kids who interact with animals are far more likely to become animal lovers.

With this topic being in focus could you publish the details of www.donkeyrescue.co.uk so any readers who would like to help donkeys can visit their website.

JORDAN

Wallasey

Has pride gone?

I AGREE with Ken Clark about the litter horror (Letters, June 2)

It is not just along King’s Parade, but on most of the town’s main pavements.

They are in a very dangerous condition with so many broken and uneven paving flags and grids, then loads of litter scattered all over them. At one time people took pride in their town, but now they could not care less, just drop their rubbish anywhere they like.

Ken Clark says they are like animals. I disagree as animals do know how to behave and people should behave more like them.

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