Allowing foul language in PG films is a curse

I AM astonished at the list of swear words the British Board of Film Classification has decided are acceptable in U and PG movies (Mail). If you lower the tone, you ruin the story.

I have seen two versions of a Goldie hawn comedy, one with bad language and the other with the swearing dubbed out, which made for a more enjoyable film.

Why do film-makers think bad language is a good idea? I started to watch the film Predator recently and the first 15 minutes were exceptional. And then the bad language started. It did not add anything to the story.

In one scene, it felt as if the characters were having a contest to see who could say the dirtiest words. I switched it off.

A good story does not need bad language or sex scenes, but this is all we are offered.

Remember, children learn from films, so don’t be surprised if they start swearing at you.

IRENE HEATH, Bexleyheath, Gtr London. WORDS considered acceptable in films rated U, suitable for all ages, include ‘damn, hell, God, Jesus Christ, butt, jerk and screw-up’.

Not only does this show a decline in recognising what is and isn’t acceptable, as a Christian I am offended that the name of Our Saviour is used in this way.

The feelings of Christians are not considered important and our religion is less valued than any other. how has this happened in our world of political correctness?

LeSLeY NELSON, Norwich. The rationale behind allowing foul language in films is that a third more of us use strong words than five years ago. What about the two thirds of us who don’t?

More hurdles are being put in the way of parents striving to uphold a moral code of behaviour.

PHILLIP GRICE, east Boldon, Tyne & Wear.