I WENT to Venice a few weeks ago, guess what, waiters were patting children on their heads and even hugging and patting them on their backs.

Men and women were kissing each other more, and men were shaking each others’ hands more.

There was open affection, more than you can say about this country, which, believe it or not, I still love.

But this country has lost its sense of innocence.

If these politically correct fanatics want to bring in Taliban-type laws, then why don’t they move to Afghanistan and let the general public live their in peace.

Robert D Greaves, Alderway, New Earswick.