Brown was pilloried; YourSay.

I AM certainly no fan of Gordon Brown but I agree with Maureen Messent's comments (Mail, November 13) regarding the letter he wrote to Mrs Janes.

With the benefit of hindsight, he should have had the letter checked before it was sent out but I honestly believe that it was not his intention to show disrespect.

Everyone will have the greatest sympathy for Mrs Janes in the loss of her dear son and acknowledge the anger she must feel, but I do think that the media went into overdrive in reporting this item on every news bulletin and in the press over a two-day period.

I believe on this occasion Mr Brown was pilloried out of all proportion.

Joyce Gascoigne, Coleshill TO LOSE a child is such an awful thing that one can only sympathise with Jacqui Janes indeed the whole nation must feel for her.

Gordon Brown is in the twilight days of government, he is not a good leader and is pilloried from all sides. However, I do feel he is genuine about his feelings for the troops abroad. I believe he does care greatly.

Since time began, young men and women have died for the follies of politicians. It will always be the case.

Having never been, and praying I never will be, in such a position as this lady, I do, however, feel a little quiet dignity would have achieved more for her.

JC Simpson, Yardley