SIR - "There are enough "red hot potato" issues in Bradford to write about, says Reg Nelson in his criticism of those of us who regularly contribute to the letters page ("Get off your hobby horse letter writers", T&A letters, April 17).

This totally misses the point of why we write - using it as an outlet for views which don't get aired in most other newspapers.

I can understand your desire for censorship, Reg, and certain others who have recently written to the T&A. Why don't you take your own advice?

Go on! I'm keen to hear your views!

And while you're at it, why don't you tell us which paid journalists' views you find arrogant and hilarious - or are you like the proverbial dustbin, taking in all the political rubbish put out by the likes of The Daily Mail?

John Hall, Pennithorne Avenue, Baildon