DM Richardson's letter "Kill the pigeons" (June 24) is so full of vitriol, hate and bitterness that it says more about him than it does about the pigeons.

Pigeons are living creatures not crisp packets or fag ends. If you don't like them, leave them alone. If people want to feed them, let them.

DM Richardson really should live and let live. It's not your world DM Richardson - other creatures share it as well.

L Colton,

Ogleforth,

York.

Updated: 16:18 Friday, June 25, 2004