On other matters

I wish Grafton St cinemas could show a classic movie once a week, say on Wednesdays. It would be fabulous to see an iconic movie on the big screen once again. Maybe a meal deal could be struck with the restaurant too. GTHO, Manunda Re Palm Cove seasons (CP, 9/5). The president of Palm Cove Tourism says that the seasons are getting longer and operators are excited. He has only been here a short time and I can tell you that tourism numbers are down on the previous years and it’s hurting traders and it doesn’t look like improving at this stage. Cheap airfares to Asia and cruises are part of this problem. William, Palm Cove Speaking in New Zealand, Hillary Clinton has warned of Chinese subversion of Western governments (CP, 9/5). This is truly weird given the extent that Hillary enabled subversive forces from Russia, China and the UN during her term as US Secretary of State. Woz, Parramatta Park Anyone turfed from parliament for dual citizenship should be billed for the byelections they cause. They won’t learn while taxpayers are paying the costs of their stuff-ups. Trevor, Cairns One thing I hate is taxi drivers with mobile phone ear pieces in while they drive you around. Anon, Whitfield Why do sportsmen cry like babies when charged with an offence? They should be wearing nappies to match their embarassment. Al, Woree Is TV just about arguing? They start with a great theme and deteriorate. MKR, The Block and Shark Tank. We want to watch good TV, not people arguing. Richard, Palm Cove Re: Toby, Edge Hill (CP, 8/5). They were the best cooks. I’m sure we won’t be worried about you not watching it again. Faye Gordonvale Re: Realnews (CP, 9/5). Hate to burst your bubble but your mate Donald Trump actually lost the popular vote in the 2016 general election and it seems most likely he won the electoral college with a little help from his Russian buddy Putin. Atticus, Cairns