In praise of politicians

Madam, - Congratulations on your Editorial "In praise of politicians" (January 6th)

Madam, - Congratulations on your Editorial "In praise of politicians" (January 6th). It was, I believe, the fairest and most accurate analysis of politics and politicians I've ever read. I believe the vast majority of politicians, of whatever political leaning, are honest, honourable men and women. The Charlie Haugheys are a small minority.

The cynics and begrudgers would do well to ask themselves if they would like to be obliged to return to their employer every five years and beg for their job. Democracy has served humankind well, since the time of the ancient Greeks. We have yet to devise a better system.

We do well to remember that politicians come from the same mould as the rest of us. And we're all flawed. - Yours, etc,

JAMES MORAN, Knockanure, Bunclody, Co Wexford.