Letter

In response to Time for Foreign Minister Wong to put her foot down

Thank you to our letter-writers

As I read Paddy Gourley's ever so sensible and explicit advice to Minister Penny Wong, three things occurred to me.

The first is that so many of us admire Penny Wong and puzzle over what seems to us like her semi-paralysis. I, and I am sure many others, would endorse Paddy’s admonition that she seize the hour and get our government to move swiftly in the direction of diplomacy, reduced defence spending and peace-making.

The second is that, in addition to appreciating P&I’s many informed, articulate and passionate article-writers, I am so keen each day to read the Letters section. Thank you to all those fellow-readers who leap in with informed comment, often bringing us thoughts and information that would otherwise not see the light of day.

The third is that our publisher, John Menadue and editor Catriona Jackson are doing fine work that engenders hope as we all try to navigate the murky seas of modern life.

— Janet Grevillea from Lake Macquarie