Do you agree with our readers? Have your say on these MetroTalk topics and more in the comments.
Broken benefits? More like broken tax schemes
The government, the opposition and the country in general seem to be discussing the ‘broken benefits system’ in order to save money.
But why is no one talking about the ‘broken tax system’ with all its tax avoidance schemes? Pedro, Hammersmith
Give Farage a chance?
So people are having a go at Rod Stewart for both his performance and his politics (MetroTalk, Mon). His set was brilliant – I’d rather hear 15 great/classic songs from an 80-year-old than some of the other nonsense on offer!
And as for him suggesting we ‘give Nigel Farage a chance’, I may not agree but don’t the latest polls say that Rod is in the majority? Lighten up out there!Steve Tomkins, London
He’s an icon whether he likes it or not
John Lawrence’s view (MetroTalk, Wed) that a certain word regarding iconography should be banned from all publications is spot on. His message will surely be long remembered, in fact… it will likely become iconic! Simon, Dewsbury
Cats hate this
In response to Martin Lawrence’s letter (MetroTalk, Tue) regarding the cats ‘crapping’ in his garden. Scatter orange peel around.
Cats hate the smell of citrus. It’s cheaper than getting a cat, and you certainly don’t have the responsibility of the upkeep for a little moggy! Maggie Small, via email
Just some tiger poo will do!
Martin Lawrence does not need to get a cat. Just go to a zoo and ask for some tiger dung. Spread it over the flower beds and the cats will disappear as they will think that there is a 500lb cat in residence. It might even be good for the flowerbeds! Peter Acton, Upper Holloway
Why do we have bike lanes?
I enjoy wordsearch but Tuesday’s, on a cycling theme, seemed to be missing one word: pavement. Russell Stevens, via email
A Royal demise? Reader claims the Crown are ‘detached’
The demise of the Royal Train (Metro.co.uk, Tue) will, much like the demise of Royal Yacht Britannia, come to be regretted by the Royal Family.
Many of us will never ever meet the head or deputy head of state, but the sight of the train passing through the countryside was a morale-booster for many.
The yacht visited remote parts of Scottish islands where the royals could relax, the train is stabled in quiet sidings and loops to avoid disrupting freight and passenger trains. That’s been lost.
The green credentials of the Royal Family have been ruined, too – helicopters and cars are not the answer.
The Crown has just become a little more detached from the people that ‘the firm’ claim to serve. Cllr Andrew Edwards, Tidworth Council
A messy break up
Best mates Elon Musk and Donald Trump have fallen out in a big way.
Musk is now looking at setting up a party to oppose Trump’s Republicans while Trump will ‘take a look’ at deporting Musk.
Just one question, does ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ have a penthouse suite? Dennis Fitzgerald, Melbourne
At least its got pockets?
Did you know Spider-Man has a winter coat made of flatbread? It’s a pita parka. Jeff, Nuneaton
