It's a pity the discussion between Rogers Rabbits and Ian McLean was reduced to so much name-calling and finger-pointing, albeit figuratively.

Most of us want to preserve the environment for ourselves and our children, but may have different ways of going about it.

We may associate ourselves with specific groups, or we may not.

We may promote certain practices or policies, but that doesn't mean we think we're superior. None of us are perfect and have to live in an imperfect world.

The environment is far too important to waste time in such destructive in-fighting - let us work together.

G Southon, Judea.