I have strong views on the topics I have written about.

In the case of Paul Bosman, the topics were Christianity, Islam, obesity, driving skills and abortion.

D Green and I have had discussions via the paper on Islam and issues to do with racism and sport.  

However, I feel at times I have let my emotions get the better of me and have responded intemperately.  

I wish to apologise to D Green and Paul Bosman for this.  

In the last letter I wrote, I accused D Green of calling me a loon. I got this wrong.

D Green had already apologised for my incorrect impression in an earlier letter.

I am not sure where his “bleeding heart” comment came from. Again if this wasn’t something you intimated, then I apologise for this also.

The climate associated with the refugee intake is quite vexed. Anger is associated with both sides of the argument.  

This has led on occasions to violence at demonstrations. including those related to mosques. 

I am going to work on “playing the ball rather than the man” as opposed to overloading my comments with emotion.  

THE general manager’s treatment of Andrew Crakanthorp goes against the ideals we impart to our youth – the art of honesty and trust, the traits of respectfulness, the rewards of sacrifice and determination.

If we display transparency ourselves, it is hoped when our youth are faced with the many challenges and hurdles life will bring, they will be transparent with their peers and elders; friend and foe alike. 

Mr Crakanthorp is a highly motivated individual who was eager to give to the Wagga community. He passionately spruiked the city’s advantages to anyone who would listen.

He was not some hayseed parachuted into a director’s role but a strong, tenacious and disciplined resource with credentials worthy of the position entrusted to him.

He is an accomplished director of more than 30 years’ experience in local government, a man in the arena, striving to do deeds with great devotion.

Mr Crakanthorp displays the boyhood exuberance of youth. He bounds with a sense of vigour for accomplishment and accepts challenges with effervescence.

You get the feeling Mr Crakanthorp really enjoys what he does. When challenges arise, Mr Crakanthorp shows a willingness to participate, bringing his personality to the fore.

He is loyal by instinct, a man with immense dignity; a determined soul who knows that life is for living, each day an opportunity for learning, for winning.

He shares Bob Dylan’s belief that a man "is either busy bein' born or busy dyin’”.

The general manager’s allegations against Mr Crakanthorp seem aimed to destroy this man’s spirit, his faith in transparency and trust in his employer.

Moreover, as a result of the allegations and subsequent questioning of his integrity, the mental anguish caused to his family is incongruous with the tireless efforts of Mr Crakanthorp for the community of Wagga.

As Mr Crakanthorp seeks to regain command of his own destiny, this council’s loss will be another’s gain and no doubt, he will endure.

It is impertinent to guess a man's mood, but to say that Mr Crakanthorp is displeased at his treatment by the Wagga City Council’s general manager is to leave the rest to the reader's imagination.