In reply to ‘Only fools and fools' (The Weekend Sun, June 22). First I would say that The Weekend Sun has one of the best letter columns of all the papers I have read over the years. Second, the Sun, because it is widely read, provides an ideal forum for local commentary and debate which are not moans but serious and sincere opinions. Third, people must be provoked into writing their letters in the first place and it is for the public good that their views are contemplated. Isn't that why readers go to the letters forum?
Last, but not least. It should be compulsory for TCC councillors to read the letters to the Sun, then they would understand how public opinion is rating them.

I sometimes think that councillors would rather not hear what the public have to say except when forced to at election time.

After an election they should be concentrating on the fundamentals, such as beautifying the city's natural potential, managing and improving the infrastructure, keeping within a sensible budget, paying off debt and not irresponsibly increasing it e.g. in the Historic Village the council already has a great venue for a museum.

D Wilson, Mount Maunganui.