In the Riverina we have two persistent writers, and sometimes DA reports that claim climate change either does not exist, or is not the result of human activity.

The writers should present such information that is not available to others.

Alternatively, they may possess such innate research abilities so different to mainstream intellectual thought.

Elizabeth Farrelly's article in SMH (August 20, page 18) comments that “2500 scientific opinions, experts across a dozen disciplines in agreement - not to mention the Smithsonian, every world University, The Pope, Queen Elizabeth and the Church of England (see the Lambeth Declaration)” all call for urgent action on climate change.

I much prefer to heed their warning that we must take action now!

Personally, I hold the view that the temperature change started about the time of the Industrial Revolution and trended higher ever since.

Surely the sensible thing is to take urgent action on known pollutants such as coal, emissions, carbon, etc to stabilise (reduce?) world temperatures.

Craig Couzens

Wagga

I’m responding to Peter Schirmer's  letter under the title “Issue worth fighting for” dated August 19.

Once again you have used the guise of “not walking on tiptoes” to justify being unmeasured in your comments.

Your arguments in my opinion are convoluted.

“Marriage is not the issue it's just a smokescreen” you say. What does this mean?

I think we need to get rid of the smoke and recognise what it is hiding behind it, namely issues of acceptance,  recognition, understanding and the knowledge the world as we know it will not disintegrate if gay rights are recognised and enacted into law. 

I read the article written by Kirk and Pill. It's a pity you couldn't have found something more recent than an article written in 1987. The only thing I will say is each side of this argument has the right to be heard so long as it isn't presented  maliciously. Kirk and Pitt recommended nothing less than techniques you adopt opposing gays. 

In regard to the Gay Pride Assembly I must admit I found the recognition of difference refreshing.

I mentioned in my previous letter I have gays and lesbians in my extended family. A lesbian couple are raising two boys.  They are as well adjusted as any other children. The threat to their wellbeing comes largely from  lack of understanding. Anything that teaches acceptance is worthwhile. These children will be in schools no matter what.  

I  worked as a counsellor for over 25 years.  I find your comments on depressed and suicidal gays extremely disturbing.

Who are these ex-gays and what technique was used to “cure” them? It would seem this is an untruth used to advance your argument! Gays need acceptance not threats to cure them.

My prayer is you will open Pandora's box and in it find a mixture of positivity, a willingness to look at other people's opinions and not heap bile on them when you disagree.

This would be far more constructive than the use of the words pink mafia which for the life of me I don't follow!

Despite the fact I disagree with you strongly I appreciate the fact you are willing to discuss this important issue.

Graeme Hanlon

Wagga Wagga

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