Surely the lack of policing and this latest attack on expenditure merits a positive unionist reaction, namely that all unionist members of the Policing Board immediately resign?

The contrast between policing expenditure and the profligacy of the Office of First and Deputy First Minister is mind-boggling.

For the year ended March 31, 2009, this office had £30,589,000 to assist Government in making well-informed decisions and improving public services; what a sick joke!

They managed to expend a further £39,979,000.00 for the purpose of promoting equality of opportunity, human rights and improving community relations, tackling poverty and social disadvantage and meeting the needs of victims.

Why do the words "losing the plot" come to mind? Are basic human rights not the right to life, liberty and security of person? This of its nature demands an effective police force which we do not have.

LYLE CUBITT

Ballymena