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White, naked... Fiction

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...texting will evolve in a rapid manner and that the tribes of Nokia and Motorola will likely demonstrate clear divergence... Education

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...in all things, music is both the great force of egalitarianism and the liberator of imprisoned souls. It is with this in mind that I must register my profound feelings of protest that The Beatles and their influence are being ignored in 2005... Jules Evans, Luton. Art & Culture

...Su-doku is that what they're calling it? It is the newest blight on an already blighted society. All around me I see tongues sticking out and head scratching. People: wake up!...Arthur Albright, New Jersey. Media

...Avian Flu is a myth propagated by the government to eliminate the last remaining areas of farming not already decimated by the foot and mouth and BSE conspiracies... Margaret Gummer, East Grinstead. Health

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Mightier than the sword

‘The pen is mightier than the sword’. So wrote Lytton in 1838, but the sentiment behind the observation has been true since men and women first started writing and is still true today. A modern variation might be: ‘Words can be more destructive than weapons.’ But words can also be a force for good.

Many people, upset by what they see going on around them, feel frustrated that they cannot influence the way things are done. In our current unsettled world the notion of ‘democracy’ is tainted by voter apathy and unfair or corrupt electoral processes. An outlet for this frustration is the chance to air one’s views in a public forum in the hope of influencing others. For some commentators, a soapbox on a street corner, perhaps, or a debating chamber. For others, a written letter or article.

iamwritingto.com is a website designed to emulate the ‘Letters to the Editor’ feature found in most newspapers and magazines. Contributors are invited to submit comment on subjects listed here. Besides the portentous topics of politics, wars, disasters and social evils there is room to reflect humorously on the absurdity of the world and its ways. Once the website becomes well-established, longer articles will also be welcome, with cartoons and illustrations if desired. It is anticipated that in certain circumstances payments will be offered to writers whose work is published on the website.

‘I am writing to . . .’ differs from other internet forums in that submissions cannot be posted directly on to the site. Rather, they are processed by the editor, who will determine which submissions will be published on the website. The intention is to achieve a balance of opinion reflecting the varied views that writers will have. The content of the pages will be updated at regular intervals.

What is iamwritingto.com?

iamwritingto.com is a website designed to emulate the 'Letters to the Editor' feature found in most newspapers and magazines. Contributors are invited to submit comment on a wide range of subjects. All contributions are welcome, whether the shortest one line rejoinder, a short story or perhaps even a novel. It is anticipated that in certain circumstances payments will be offered to writers whose work is published on the website.

iamwritingto.com differs from internet forums in that submissions cannot be posted directly on to the site. Rather, the editor will determine the submissions to be published. The intention is to achieve a balance of opinion reflecting the varied views that writers will have. The content of the pages will be updated at regular intervals.

By retaining an open editorial policy, debates on a colourful variety of subjects will thread throughout the pages.

Letters may be submitted to the editor using an online form (click on Submit a Letter). The editor reserves the right to edit all letters prior to publication.
 

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