LAST month, eight friends of mine (all men aged from 67 to 80) spent a long social dinner discussing the question: “Are you optimistic or pessimistic about your and England’s future?”
Each person had a say, then the chairman asked for a vote, which went eight nil in favour of being optimistic. The chairman said he felt that those present thought things are so bad right now, they could not get any worse.
I disagree with my friends’ views, as I am convinced that things will get far worse for England and for me, and that the future will be grim for a very long time, for a lot of people and their countries.
David Quarrie, Lynden Way, Holgate, York.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel