WE were outraged by the front page lead (Gazette, August 28) about the spider sculptures on the roundabout at Arundel.
In no time at all we had a whole list of potential distractions for drivers – so many in fact that the safest option would appear to be for all drivers to wear blinkers!
Features on the roundabouts are an integral part of the Arundel Festival and
most of us eagerly await their appearance to signify the approaching festivities – if they haven't caused a problem in the last decade it is unlikely they will do so now.
Does anyone honestly believe that today's children would be frightened by these inanimate objects, when many of them are prepared to be scared witless by the adventures of Dr Who?
How amazing, too, that the authorities moved to act so swiftly after receiving just ONE complaint.
We fervently hope that the same policy will apply across the board, thus dispensing with the need for petitions or marches.
Imagine the time and energy to be saved if just one person makes a complaint about the proposed Eco-Town, or anti-social behaviour, or any of the myriad local issues and, "hey presto", problem solved!
We feel desperately sorry for Stuart Slade whose pride at seeing his work displayed has been dashed by such petty-mindedness.
In the current vernacular, we are moved to say "Come on, you're 'aving a laugh".
Littlehampton's grumpy old women,
Sue Constance, Liz Binstead, Sonia Langley, Maureen Tester, Daphne Simmonds, Kitty Penn, plus two on holidayNOTE: All letters must include a name and address which can be withheld by request.
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