For the second time this week I have had to hose dog dirt off my son's shoes because yet another irresponsible person flouts the law about cleaning up after their pet.

The problem is getting out of hand. I can't let my child run along the footpaths in case he stands in something and there is no way I'll let him walk on the grass verges for the same reason.

These people have no right to restrict the freedom of our children.

C Bolland,

Tadcaster.

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