HIT BULLY IN POCKET

# We’ve all encountered bullies with their threats of violence.

The true test of courage is not to react violently, but to stand up to them without worsening the situation.

It’s time the world, via the UN, turned its back on Kim Jong-un, both financially and by denying him resources.

It’s not an easy path as many North Korean citizens will be worse off, but it’s time to break his hold on the country. Dennis Fitzgerald via email

# The BBC must think again about the huge salaries paid to stars, such as Chris Evans on £2.2million a year. The TV licence subsidises these wages which none of them deserve.

I work 10 hours a day for £20,000 a year. If they feel hard done by I suggest they leave. I’m sure others could do the job just as well. The best presenters, such as Robin Day, have all gone. Will Rogers Aldershot, Hants

# Patrick McHale hailed Wayne Rooney’s “almost spotless track record serving club and country” (Madeuthink, Sept 7). Does that include about half a dozen reds, two of which came representing his country? Not quite Gary Lineker, is he?