Cold comfort for John Diamond

Re John Diamond, don’t be too upset about his comments. He was, after all, gravely ill. It cannot be gratifying to be remembered for dying of a disease, however wittily one does it.

And in the end, there can surely be nothing worse for anybody than to lose all hope. Compassion may be the best form of defence.

As a prominent (and brave) spokesperson of a ‘movement’, you will inevitably attract flak, but rest assured that the large majority are on your side. You and your readers know you’re doing the right thing! – MW, Sussex