HOW can David Quarrie write that he can understand where the Norwegian Breivik was coming from and then describe him as a mad man? (Letters, Saturday July 30), As the saying goes, “It takes one to know one.”

G Flakes, Holgate, York.

• MR QUARRIE, just a thought. I was wondering what colour and faith that Jewish gentleman Jesus Christ was? White and Christian? Perhaps you can let me know if you get to heaven before I do (not too sure if I will get to heaven though).

Gill Ring, Howe Hill Road, York.