Sometimes being blunt about things is the only way to get the message across. Yes, you can be thoughtful to others and to try explain the problem with lots of red faced ers and ums, but the reality is, if you need to get the message across sometimes you just have to go for it. So here it goes.

As a thoughtful, law abiding, proud British citizen I am horrified at the level of selfish behaviour displayed by the Muslims visiting the Palmers Green Mosque. Since when did the Highway Code not apply on a Friday lunchtime?

It is my understanding that in London you don’t park on the pavement or double yellows lines and it is general courtesy that you don’t park on or in front of someone’s drive. And then when the resident whose drive you have just parked on challenges you, you don’t then call them every name under this sun. And no, you’re not there for just five minutes. What’s even more unbelievable is that our so-called traffic wardens, or whatever they’re called now, will drive past all these illegally parked cars and do absolutely nothing about it. Bad luck if anyone needed a fire engine.

We live in a fantastic country which is presumably why so many people come to live here. If this country’s rules are followed we all get on. No-one is above the law, even those who visit a religious establishment.

If you don’t wish to abide by our laws, you really are in the wrong country. Sorry to be blunt, but sometimes it just needs to be said.

Liz

Palmers Green