WHAT a load of rubbish the two former mayors of Blackburn are talking, when they relate the five sculptures to be placed in Church Street to slavery in the past (LET, February 11).
I have known Councillor Peter Greenwood since he was a lad and I have always had great respect for his views, but this is the limit.
And Michael Madigan, who represents the ethnic minorities, would be better using his time and influence to stop the use of young children in sweat shops throughout Asia.
Even in this modern age, many of us are guilty of kicking a ball made by a boy of 10 years in a harsh workshop just for a few rupees.
RON O'KEEFFE, East Park Road, Blackburn.
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