In a few words

Stands to Reason

Given his name, you would expect Mark Reason to be a philosopher of some distinction. His theory that 20-over cricket is just a game of pinball where objects blindly cannon into each other and being in the right place at the right time is just luck, is as clear a description of modern physics as I have ever read. Bravo. Over and out.

Simon Rolleston

Bromley

ATM a la council

Dr Michael Gousmett refers to Christchurch ratepayers as ‘‘the council’s own ATM’’ (Letters, Feb 20) and this is exactly how ratepayers are treated. But the difference is that when I draw money from an ATM it comes from my account, rather than someone else’s. If the council could let me know how to operate in the same way they do, I would be much obliged and could look forward to enjoying retirement in comfort. I have a feeling I might be waiting for some time to hear from them.

Vic Smith

Halswell

Wrong position

Ritchie is better off placed as a world-class No 8. As a front to Fonterra he is nothing more than saccharine nauseous.

Julian Shorten

Reefton RD1

Team Crusher

I agree with columnist Duncan Garner to have Crusher Collins lead the Natonal Party (The Press, Feb 17). To offset her sometmes confrontational approach, she could appoint Sir Bob Jones as Maori affairs spokesman.

Ron Small

Riccarton