I was very pleased to see the Podium article with its accounts of Kate Rawles' bike ride ('January 26, 'We cannot afford to lose more special on the planet') and the demonstration (Gazette, 'Kendal joins in Trump protest') to show support for political toleration and diversity.

The two are connected, of course. A path which leads only to the accruing of wealth for the few, at the expense of the many, and of the environment, is not in the long term possible for this, our only planet.

I hope The Westmorland Gazette will courageously continue to share articles of this kind with its readership. I can assure you they are welcome by more people than you think.

Meg Hill

Natland