Short & sweet
On Kurds
Andrew Tichbon is right on the money. The Kurds should have their own state, as should Palestine. S P McMonagle, Greenhithe.
On Ardern
Those who believe in bestowing immunity from criticism on our PM on account of her gender are themselves indulging in the sexism they suspect in others. Jane Margaret Livingstone, Remuera.
On footpaths
Will the newly elected council complete a review of paths and constructively improve this Auckland commodity? Evelyn Kaye Gilbert, Takapuna.
On insurance
Cliff Ginders suggests medical insurance should be mandatory for visitors to New Zealand. By the same token, medical insurance should be mandatory for all Kiwis travelling abroad. Jonathan Jepson, Torbay.
On housing
The only way we will house all the people in need is with low-cost prefabs and by stopping immigration for a period of time to allow us to house our own people. Tom O’Toole, Taumarunui.
On polls
A government’s popularity on the Colmar Brunton poll is inversely proportional to the price of petrol. Gary Hollis, Mellons Bay.
On Brexit
Boris de Pfeffel Johnson’s Brexit leaves Northern Ireland both in the EU and in the UK. Like Schroedinger’s cat — alive and dead until you open the box and look. Dennis N Horne, Howick.
On Saville
What is the point of Andrew Saville presenting the TV1 sports news at a pedestrian crossing in Japan when other commentators have been there since the start? Bruce Tubb, Belmont.