Why collect this 'tax' when there is enough revenue from TV advertisements to cover costs?

I AM disappointed by the response on Monday to the question of solar power by Minister of State for Trade & Industry S. Iswaran, who is also chairman of the International Advisory Panel on Energy ('Singapore gives solar energy sector a $20m boost').

THANK you for publishing the excerpt of Mr Ngiam Tong Dow's reflection on the role of the media on Tuesday ('Tell it simple, tell it straight').

I READ with dismay that Singapore Airlines is converting its daily direct flights to Los Angeles and New York to all-business class flights. It is eliminating the popular 'executive economy' section of these direct flights.

I REFER to the article, '1,521 pedigree dogs dumped' (Feb 28). I was at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) two weeks ago and was shocked at the number of huskies there.

I REFER to Mr Thomas Mathew Koshy's letter on Wednesday, 'CPF investment funds: Move them more quickly'.

OVER the years, many of Singapore's more established athletes have graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS). I am sure the individuals highlighted on Wednesday by Mr Lee Kip Lee in his letter, 'NUS a pale shadow today'', were among them. These athletes did Singapore proud in the sporting arena during their stay at NUS. This was possible only because of the strong partnership between NUS, Singapore Sports Council and national sporting associations.

BUS CAPTAIN GOES EXTRA MILE
I AM a regular passenger of service 105. Bus captain Salehudin Hashim goes the extra mile for his passengers. and his helpful nature extends to other road users as well.

I READ Monday's letter by Mr Chua Sheng Yang, 'Demos at Speakers' Corner? No, they could hurt S'pore' with interest. It amazes me that he rails against so-called Western principles of freedom of speech and expression. Mr Chua believes that empowering Singaporeans with the right to peaceful assembly will be "detrimental to the climate of stability". How will this happen? Most developed and developing nations have allowed demonstrations as part of the political process and they see no need to dispense with them.

I REFER to Monday's letter by Mr Chua Sheng Yang, 'Demos at Speakers' Corner? No, they could hurt S'pore'. As Singaporeans become more educated, wanting a greater say in the development of the government, the opening up of public participation channels has become inevitable. We should, first of all, welcome the Government's consideration for demonstrations to be allowed in a confined area that can be controlled. We should also rid ourselves of a 'crisis mentality'' mindset; that holding demonstrations will lead to chaos and riots.

HOW are we protected when it comes to club membership purchases? The sums involved individually and collectively are not small.

THE renovation at CCK MRT Exchange is almost completed. However, I wish to highlight that the path coming from the CCK Bus Interchange has been made too narrow and passengers alighting from the feeder buses have to queue to climb up the flight of steps into the Exchange. This is a challenge, especially during peak hours when some are rushing and some are taking their own sweet time and some are elderly who really cannot move fast.

THE Alliance Fran�aise de Singapour was surprised to read the comments by Ms Siti Aisha Mostafa about an incident in one of its classes in her online letter on Monday, 'Oh la la at the Alliance... ''. Ms Siti Aisha felt that her teacher elaborated too much on a particular grammar issue and addressing the curriculum of the Alliance. May we express here a few general remarks.

I REFER to yesterday's online letter, 'Irritating chatline SMSes invading privacy', by Mr Abdul Shukor Hadi.