I WOULD like ECHO readers to be made aware that the trade in live sheep exports resumed again last week - more than 10,000 sheep left Dover for France.
During transportation large numbers of animals are crammed into overcrowded vehicles and often receive no proper food, water or rest during their long journeys. These animals can become increasingly stressed and are often trampled to death by their companions. Long distance transport not only inflicts serious welfare problems on animals but also risks spreading infectious diseases such as foot and mouth.
If readers are concerned with the suffering of these farm animals, further information can be found on Compassion in World Farming's web-site www.ciwf.org.uk
WHILE some politicians may apologise at the drop of a hat for the free publicity it generates, I found Tunde Arobieykie's letter (ECHO, October 17) deeply offensive in assuming that our children would want to apologise for the actions of a global abomination, made illegal nearly 200 years ago in this country, thanks mainly to the campaigning of William Wilber-force and his supporters.
Maybe Tunde Arobieykie will consider a thank you is in order to Messrs Wilberforce and co. In our land of political correctness, wouldn't the suggestion of museum guides of African descent be deemed racist?
If the new slavery museum concentrates on the slave trade of many centuries ago then it ignores the trade in its present global form. Yes, even to the vice dens of our own country, where people are transported from every corner of the world to do their masters' bidding..
Maureen Hunt, Kensington
An experience
READING your letter from Tunde Arobieykie (ECHO, October 17) about the Maritime Museum, we have also made several visits to the exhibition he/she mentions and the museum itself.
We have been fascinated by the maritime history and memorabilia displayed. Can this person not just take it as such and enjoy the experience it lends?
Who do they want to apologise, saying the older people are hostile? Is there anyone left from that era to apologise and where does it end?
I am Irish and proud to be so, but I have lived and worked in Liverpool for 32 years. Just enjoy your stay in Liverpool, make the most of its culture and people - they are the most genuine you will ever meet.
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