Regardless of my views, I understand and respect the right of people to protest.

I do not, however, understand the state in which York city centre was left after last Wednesday night's demonstration against President George Bush.

Discarded protest banners and assorted rubbish littered the area. Protestors and organisers should take responsibility for preventing this mess.

People should protest peacefully but tidily?

Nicole Wilson,

Granary Court,

York.

Updated: 09:48 Friday, November 21, 2003