PNG Games not fair
I WOULD like to air my views on a very disturbing issue. How can you allow children to compete against adults? This was what I saw at the PNG Games in Lae. I was disappointed to see children as young as 10 years old competing in the 1,500m, 10,000m, etc. What really frustrated me was the manner in which the master of ceremony on Nov 24 for the 10,000m behaved. He was so excited to see little children running against adults and urged the crowd to clap and cheer these children on to the finish line. He announced that these children were the future for PNG in long distance running. Although I agree, is there no better avenue to allow these children to compete among themselves instead of against adults? – Franco, Lae

Appoint women on merit
THE gender issue has been used and abused by both men and women for motives known only to them. When God created man and woman, they are physically different. Most customs and cultures put woman behind man. Woman plays minor and supporting roles in the society. Developed countries and civilised societies are talking about gender issues. Equal this, equal that. I support the views expressed by the Speaker of Parliament that entry to Parliament by women should be on merit. If Dame Carol Kidu can do it on merit, why can’t others do the same? In the recent Australian elections, a woman emerged as deputy PM on merit. Women seeking short cuts to Parliament or any other high profile office are nothing but opportunists. – Apa Kah, Port Moresby

Agiru’s decision saluted
I REFER to the letter about SHP Governor Agiru using “the wrong weapon”. I feel that Agiru and Hela MPs have found a right alternative to move items to the region. Southern Highlanders are ashamed to hear the tragic news of innocent Hela people being robbed along the highway. There is always fear about these “animals” when travelling along that part of Nipa. If there are leaders in the area, the problem would have been solved. Thank you, Agiru for making that decision. Go ahead and deliver services to your people. – Naik Jethro, Jiangsu province, China

Tamanabae must be kidding
I REFER to the comments made by Oro Governor Suckling Tamanabae (Nov 21) as saying the disaster in the province was “a blessing in disguise”. It is shocking to hear someone of your calibre in religious circles saying that. I respect you as a modern day man of God, but I have lost respect for you as a politician. How could you say the disaster was a blessing in disguise when people were dying? How could death and suffering be a blessing? – Your sidelined Oro sons, via email

Art show, not nude show
I REFER to the letter “EMTV nude show disgusting” (Nov 27). The writer was said to be shocked and I am sure there are many others who share that view. On the other hand, I actually enjoyed the show. I didn’t think of them as being nude or trying to show off their sexuality, It was intriguing to watch different painted bodies walking down the aisle with confidence. It takes a lot of courage to do so. Not many could do that. However, the whole idea is from the artists’ point of view – the body as art itself. – Skinny, via email

What a shame!
I REFER to the letter by “Disgusted audience” (Nov 27). Why can’t the Salvos think of something better instead of showing off naked bodies? Those who took part in the show ought to be ashamed of themselves. For goodness sake, we are in PNG, act like one and stop copying Western cultures! Shame on you! – Dee naughty, Lae