The Age Letters
December 19
Are they against all medical interventions?
12:15 AM Readers, including a microbiologist from Swinburne University, discuss the issue of vaccination. While most believe that the anti-vaxxers are wrong, one reader says we need ''intelligent investigation and discussion'' on the issue.
DECEMBER 18
Harness Paris optimism for future wellbeing
The agreements reached in Paris are a good start to a long process.
December 17
So, we are all on the road to ... somewhere
Readers write about equity in addressing the federal budget deficit.
DECEMBER 16
A 'bad' VCE result is not always a bad thing
Readers write about educational issues, including the VCE results, which were released on Monday.
DECEMBER 15
Congratulations, world – and step up, Australia
Readers discuss the historic global climate agreement.
DECEMBER 14
Church is about power, money and control
Readers react angrily, and sceptically, to the news that Cardinal George Pell may not be able to return to Australia to attend the royal commission because of ill health.
December 13
Politics should not preclude public benefit
Readers discuss infrastructure, including East West Link, Punt Road, and more.
DECEMBER 12
What happened to our once generous country?
Readers call for Australia to be more generous when it comes to foreign aid.
DECEMBER 11
Boys' club means few complaints pass muster
Readers discuss the state's Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission report which found Victoria Police is riddled with sexual discrimination and harassment.
DECEMBER 10
Elitist statement which won't generate change
Readers discuss the Turnbull government's innovation statement.
DECEMBER 9
Emergency networks: Social responsibility under the spotlight
Telstra's commitment to regional Australia is stronger than ever.
DECEMBER 8
Taxation reform: take action to target the major avoiders
Readers respond to Amanda Vanstone's article on tax reform.
DECEMBER 7
The gradual destruction of a once vibrant sector
Readers are highly critical of the rorting and misuse of taxpayers' dollars that have taken place in the private vocational sector, and the decline of public TAFE institutes. One reader believes that a royal commission into the technical and vocational system is necessary.
December 6
Mental health: Applause for steps taken in the right direction
Thanks to members of government, family and professional carers, service providers and community.
DECEMBER 5
All credit to Howard for toughening our laws
Readers are shocked and horrified that there has been yet another mass shooting in the United States, with many asking why Americans will not accept tighter gun-control laws.
DECEMBER 4
Children: Get comfortable with the reality of gender
Readers are concerned about children and gender issues, as well as kids in detention.
DECEMBER 3
Bitterness will get you nowhere, Mr Abbott
Readers discuss the articles by Peter Hartcher about how Tony Abbott lost the prime ministership.
DECEMBER 2
The sale of our port not in the national interest
Readers express concerns about the sale of the Port of Melbourne, including the danger of ''ceding economic, environmental and strategic control of a significant state asset to a foreign company or state''.
DECEMBER 1
Australia must step up to the challenge and act
Readers call for strong action on climate change at the Paris talks.
NOVEMBER 30
The Andrews government: Failing when it comes to anti-corruption
The Andrews government: Failing when it comes to anti-corruption
November 29
Church views go beyond freedom of speech
Readers express their views on issues of faith and same-sex marriage.
NOVEMBER 28
Perpetrators must pay for their horrific crimes
Readers comment on the issue of domestic violence.
NOVEMBER 27
Security: Schism in Islam blocks pathway to stability
Security: Schism in Islam blocks pathway to stability
NOVEMBER 26
Domestic violence: Awareness is good, but we need a solution
Family violence, domestic violence, intimate partner violence – such fluffy, fanciful terms. Why don't we call it what it really is – hateful, deliberate, bloody minded, brutish, controlling, evil, murderous and horrifying?
NOVEMBER 25
It is political terrorism practised by hooligans
Readers express a range of views about terrorism and the call for ''boots on the ground'' in Syria.
NOVEMBER 24
Land use: Prime agricultural land shouldn't be subdivided
Councils on Melbourne's fringe continue to propose short-sighted planning laws allowing further subdivision of prime agricultural land.
NOVEMBER 23
Foreign investment: Signing away our land, livelihood and heritage
Our governments past and present seem to be quite prepared to sign away the rights and possessions of their citizens.
NOVEMBER 22
Paris attacks: Knee-jerk reactions have created more challenges
Governments around the world have used appalling actions by terrorist groups to justify agendas that may not have otherwise been accepted, writes one reader.
NOVEMBER 21
Terrorism: No hope of victory while Turkey gives IS lifeline
World leaders have sworn to do all in their power to crush the so-called Islamic State. Our Prime Minister joined the chorus at the G20 Summit in Ankara. Yet it's all huff and puff that will never blow IS's house down, writes one reader.
NOVEMBER 20
Religion: Turning a blind eye to state-backed extremism
Western nations have known for years that Wahhabism is the driver in changing a largely benevolent Islamic faith into an extremist, polarised religion.
