P J Markwick wrote: "Whatever the outcome, I myself will do whatever I want, and where I want, and whenever I want; for this is my choice" (Letters, July 14).

Isn't that the attitude Hitler had? Those "great men and women" Mr Markwick talks about had to go and in many cases die to put right what the "I'll do whatever I want" mentality had put wrong.

It's disgusting that he mentions such veterans to justify his selfish stance to continue inflicting his pollution on others.

Yes, Mr Markwick, freedom of choice for some means no choice at all for others.

W Elliott,

Kinbrace Road,

Hartlepool.

Updated: 10:59 Monday, July 18, 2005