The marching season

Sir, – The Belfast Agreement enshrined the principle of “parity of esteem”. That concept was sadly lacking in the comments by the returning marching Belfast loyalist last Friday, July 12th, when he shouted at protesters, “You are are second-class citizens, this is our country”. Such comments highlight a mindset that is difficult to comprehend or understand in the 21st century. What will change it? – Yours, etc,

MICHAEL C O’CONNOR,

Dunmore Road,

Waterford.

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Sir, – How can the Orange Order walk the “Queen’s highway”, when some of their supporters insist on breaking it up and throwing it at the PSNI ? – Yours, etc,

JOE DALTON,

Ard Righ Place,

Arbour Hill, Dublin 7.