Frightened to speak lest it cause offence

Sir, – May I thank and congratulate James Buchan (I’d choose duke’s straight talking over “woke” society, Courier, April 12) on his fantastic letter.

He states what a huge number of people think, especially us “oldies”.

One is frightened to open one’s mouth nowadays lest straight talking upsets someone.

Raising your voice to anyone is seen as a criminal offence.

Unfortunately, gone are the days of the Auld Ferm Gaffer who could put anyone in their place.

I am thoroughly ashamed of the legacy I leave my grandchildren by allowing this “woke” society to flourish.

Bob Thomson. Ladybank,

Fife.