I HAD a dream the other night, a beautiful dream… all of Northbourne Avenue was a wonderful park, just the trees and the birds, not a sign of any sort of vehicle anywhere, someone had thought out a different route for them!

Sometimes dreams come true…

Suzanne Mitchell, Lyneham

Don’t make

Europe’s mistake

THE far-too-rapid movement of many people with cultures quite different to those in Europe has caused substantial conflict on that continent.

In my view, Australia must be careful not to make a mistake of similar proportion.

Multiculturalism has, and is, contributing significantly, but by definition it connotes differences as well as unity.

Too many differences, too soon, create friction.

Even the world’s tectonic plates protest violently if pressured too much. So, against the background of a less-than-perfect humanity, do let us exercise mercy and compassion by allowing in those of different cultures in numbers according to their ability to integrate.

This is not politically incorrect, it is common sense.

Colliss Parrett, Barton