A quick word

We’re still waiting to hear that our well remunerated MPs are volunteering to take a pay cut in line with those they represent. Merv Lowe, Remuera.

Those in rural areas now must drive twice as far for our daily bread and, if we should prefer a Scotch with it, it’s four times as far. I applaud the intent of these regulations in aiming to reduce travel but they have not been well thought out so the effect is the reverse.

Rod Lyons, Muriwai.

Dr David Clark, whose doctorate is I believe a theological one, and who has been a Presbyterian minister, should heed Romans 13.1. “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities.” Graham Walker, Lynfield.

“Bikegate” highlights how shallow the Coalition Government’s talent pool is. More puddle than pool. Roger Bale, Pukekawa.

The loss of the press is not to be contemplated. A world of unfettered social media would lead to a form of vicious tribalism. It must survive.

Philip Neil, Manukau.

Although this weather isn’t helping the drought situation, it is providing outdoor opportunities for families living in cramped and possibly substandard housing and, worse, without connectivity. Charles Crothers, Pt Chevalier.

How many bearded folk will heed our Police Commissioner’s edict about being clean-shaven for health reasons?

G H Butler, Mt Roskill.

What will people read in checkout queues now a certain publisher has stopped printing? Tony Wickens, Devonport.

Why, when we are in lockdown, do we need a petrol station open on every corner? A roster system that allows everyone a fair share would be more appropriate.

Nigel Bufton, Pauanui.

This emergency can be handled like a loved one’s loss. Grief: How do I cope? Denial: It can’t be happening. Anger: Why? Acceptance: I’ll make it. Be strong, everyone.

V Hall, Whangapara¯oa.

It used to be that the people with the most power and value were the most wealthy. We find it is not these people who are essential any more. David Patterson, Paraparaumu.

The advice from John Selden’s “do as I say, not as I do”, could be rewritten for President Trump as “do as I say, not as I don’t”. Dennis Fitzgerald, Melbourne.

All those not self-isolating outside the liquor store in Auckland may have put others at risk. Stay home in order to save lives, especially the vulnerable. Marie Kaire, Whanga¯rei.

Thanks to three other contributors (Weekend Herald, April 4), my views got another airing. A knighthood is probably a step too far but a couple of bags of flour or a toilet roll or two wouldn’t go amiss.

Reg Dempster, Albany.