从所读报纸识别和平主义者 | 读者来信
Spotting a peacenik by the newspaper they read | Brief letters
几年前，我的儿子们曾与阿斯顿维拉队的球迷一同前往狼队观看比赛。一名年轻警察在火车站将他们与一群人一同挑出，准备护送他们前往球场。然而，一位年长的警长对这名警员说：“那两个人不用——其中一个胳膊下夹着一份《卫报》。” 这足以说明问题。
Some years ago, my sons travelled with Aston Villa supporters going to Wolves. A young policeman picked them out at the railway station along with others to be shepherded to the ground. But an older sergeant advised the constable: “Not those two – that one’s got a Guardian under his arm.” How’s that for peacenik recognition? Non-bearded, they weren’t even wearing sandals. David Drew Birmingham • There’s a simple solution for those concerned with running their washing machine at 60C to wash underwear or risking contamination (Letters, 24 February) – take the military option and go commando. Dr Bob Aron Ilkley, West Yorkshire • Washing underwear at 60C could lead to shrinkage, which could well be harmful to the wearer. Neil Angrave London • Regarding the taboo on talking to strangers (How to talk to anyone – and why you should, 24 February), readers might like to know that it does not apply (a) in rural areas, (b) anywhere in Wales and (c) when meeting a fellow dog-walker. However, in the last case, you are more likely to discover the dog’s name than the owner’s. David Pope Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire • Re living with a stoma bag (Letters, 20 February), I wish to sing the praises of the leg bag. This triples the capacity for urine, allowing you six hours between visits to the loo. It changes the whole experience of an evening at the theatre or a country walk. Christopher Haslett Tadworth, Surrey • Have an opinion on anything you’ve read in the Guardian today? Please email us your letter and it will be considered for publication in our letters section.
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Some years ago, my sons travelled with Aston Villa supporters going to Wolves. A young policeman picked them out at the railway station along with others to be shepherded to the ground. But an older sergeant advised the constable: “Not those two – that one’s got a Guardian under his arm.” How’s that for peacenik recognition? Non-bearded, they weren’t even wearing sandals. David Drew Birmingham • There’s a simple solution for those concerned with running their washing machine at 60C to wash underwear or risking contamination (Letters, 24 February) – take the military option and go commando. Dr Bob Aron Ilkley, West Yorkshire • Washing underwear at 60C could lead to shrinkage, which could well be harmful to the wearer. Neil Angrave London • Regarding the taboo on talking to strangers (How to
Some years ago, my sons travelled with Aston Villa supporters going to Wolves. A young policeman picked them out at the railway station along with others to be shepherded to the ground. But an older sergeant advised the constable: “Not those two – that one’s got a Guardian under his arm.” How’s that for peacenik recognition? Non-bearded, they weren’t even wearing sandals. David Drew Birmingham • There’s a simple solution for those concerned with running their washing machine at 60C to wash underwear or risking contamination (Letters, 24 February) – take the military option and go commando. Dr Bob Aron Ilkley, West Yorkshire • Washing underwear at 60C could lead to shrinkage, which could well be harmful to the wearer. Neil Angrave London • Regarding the taboo on talking to strangers (How to talk to anyone – and why you should, 24 February), readers might like to know that it does not apply (a) in rural areas, (b) anywhere in Wales and (c) when meeting a fellow dog-walker. However, in the last case, you are more likely to discover the dog’s name than the owner’s. David Pope Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire • Re living with a stoma bag (Letters, 20 February), I wish to sing the praises of the leg bag. This triples the capacity for urine, allowing you six hours between visits to the loo. It changes the whole experience of an evening at the theatre or a country walk. Christopher Haslett Tadworth, Surrey • Have an opinion on anything you’ve read in the Guardian today? Please email us your letter and it will be considered for publication in our letters section.