Letters: Special relationship may be tested as arms scrapped

David Cameron is scrapping the country's weaponry and making military personnel redundant, thus grossly diluting our ability to take the offensive wherever we desire, but still involving us in inter-national conflicts.

Is it logical to assume that Argentina is taking note of this weakness and perhaps thinking about having another go at reclaiming the Falklands?

What would we send to defend the islands this time? The cupboard is bare. Would the Americans come to our aid? I don't think so, their economy is in as bad a state as Europe's and another conflict would be the last thing they'd want involved in.

Our "special relationship" with Uncle Sam would be tested if this came to pass.

Perhaps the Americans, aware of the possible natural mineral and oil recourses surrounding the waters of the Falklands, could possibly find a way of getting into bed with Argentina, to get a share of the proceeds, putting aside loyalties. Geographically it would make cold, calculating and clinical sense. Cut out the middle man, the UK.

Would we go to war again? It would be political suicide for Cameron and his government and financially crippling for the country to do so.

Frank Ferri, Newhaven Main Street, Edinburgh

Policy is pushing mums off the bus

LIKE Marc Jury (Interactive, August 1) I also experienced the "hospitality" of Lothian Buses. I bought a carry cot for my buggy frame to allow my newborn to lay flat. I tried to take her to town to get her birth registered when I was told that she would not be allowed on the bus in her pram if she is not strapped in. She was two weeks old at that time.

Since then I also found out about Lothian Buses' policy of only allowing buggies on that fold as one piece. So much for easy access for all, which Lothian Buses boasts about on its website.

I feel discriminated against by Lothian Buses because I bought the pram that is best for my baby rather than one that Lothian Buses endorses.

I am always happy to fold my pram when asked to or get off the bus if disabled person wishes to come on.

But still Lothian Buses wouldn't let me on even when there is nobody in the disabled bay, even if is pouring down.

I always used Lothian Buses but now they are forcing me to look for different form of transport. First Buses have always been more than happy to let me on every time I tried.

Lilly Tomlinson, Drum Brae Road, Edinburgh

Donor cards are a real life-saver

ON June 20 I received a new liver from the transplant team at Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary.

I want to say two things. First, a huge thank-you to the wonderful team of doctors and anaesthetists who got me through this 11-and-a-half hour operation and to all the dedicated sisters, nurses and nursing assistants who got me to the stage that I went home in just over two weeks. The full recovery will take about six months, but each day I feel stronger and better, and the new liver is well and truly working.

I will have regular check-ups at the transplant clinic for some time. So the aftercare is just wonderful.

My other point is to encourage many more people to carry donor cards (I still have one in my purse). Or indeed you can be a donor online. So many more lives could be saved, and it only takes just a few moments of your time.

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