IAN W Thomson’s closing remarks " life is not fair, but sometimes steps can be taken to make it a bit fairer” (Letters, January 10) certainly provides food for thought. I am in the category that qualifies for free bus travel, free NHS prescriptions (delivery included) no TV licence charge, and winter fuel allowance. Personally I could survive without any of the aforesaid "perks".
Conversely, a 15 per cent reduction on my council tax would be welcome. Such adjustment would offset the withdrawal (to myself) of the above mentioned “freebies". Reconfiguration of social benefits should at least be considered by our politicians who continually advocate freedom of choice for all.
Allan C Steele.
22 Forres Avenue, Giffnock.
I AGREE with Ian W Thomson's sentiment about making life fairer. I disagree, however, with his throwaway remark that " no doubt" the bus pass currently available to those senior citizens who can afford to pay is "a very popular measure." Without exception my friends who, like myself, are in this fortunate category, have always agreed that a small minimum charge per journey should be the order of the day. It is ludicrous that we are entitled to travel the length and breadth of the country for free while others have to think twice about going into town. I'm told it would cost more to change things. Well, it could be time for a change ...for fairer fares.
Patricia Allison,
Barrland Drive, Glasgow.
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