Our protectors are becoming too dangerous

However, the analysis by the forensics department chief, Dr Pornthip Rojanasunand, shows that RDX, which could be from either tear-gas or a C4 bomb, was in the victim's clothes.

I tend to believe Pornthip more than the cops. First, the police have a vested interest in finding themselves innocent of the death. Second, it's much more likely to find tear-gas, not bombs, during a tear-gas attack. Third, even the police do not claim that C4 bombs exploded during their attack. Fourth, Pornthip's put her formidable reputation on the line by being willing to be identified, whereas the police expert dares not do so.

I believe the cop firing the tear gas should be charged with assault with a deadly weapon and/or unpremeditated murder, and his commander charged with dereliction of duty.

Abhisit, I agree with you that the rule of law should be the cornerstone of your administration. Will you protect us from our protectors, and show that you are one with US Judge Learned Hand, who noted: "If we are to keep our democracy, there must be one commandment: thou shalt not ration justice."

BURIN KANTABUTRA

BANGKOK

Shouldn't the monks be preaching against graft?

With all the corruption and manipulation going on in our country, why is it that our Buddhist religious leaders don't come out and openly condemn these practices, as they are in total contradiction to the precepts of Buddhism?

Just recently there were the cases of rotten canned fish and substandard milk for our children, but there were no convictions except for a resignation and a small fine.

The greedy - and we all know who they are - are destroying our nation and the future of our children.

Can these greedy people absolve themselves by making large contributions to temples?

I just find it strange that no monks have come out to openly condemn these filthy entities calling themselves Buddhist. Remember seeing that prominent ex-premier who made a large donation of "ill-gotten" money to a temple? He made sure the media caught him doing this.

NOPPADON

BANGKOK