KEN JOHNSTON

GROWING up through World War II we experienced the public apprehension, which was felt towards Japanese and German people and even their descendants in Australia, despite that many were Australian citizens.

There were many incidents which led to the decision to intern these people. Nothing, however, compared to the barbaric terror episodes of our recent experiences with the Islamic mad men, which is the only apt description.

Without doubt, the civilised world is under threat which commenced with the infamous 9/11 destruction of the World Trade Centre buildings in the US.

Civilisation has always advanced by learning from previous mistakes and the only way forward is to introduce internment. This should be for any person involved with, or suspect of supporting such doctrines, which are not in keeping with our modern society.

There is no civilised country in the world that follows the Muslim faith and while not all Muslims are terrorists – all the terrorists have been Muslims. RAY PAGE, GOLD COAST

SO an academic suggests that home owners near the light rail should pay a levy due to potential increase in home values.

Does he also suggest that the long-suffering businesses who lost significant income during Stage 1 construction and the ratepayers be compensated in return?

After all, those living near to the light rail Stage 2 have been significantly impacted upon and furthermore will be into the future with traffic disruption. LEN