Letter: In Brief

Sir: As a pathetically heavy smoker ("Give me just one good reason why we should be nice to smokers", 8 October) I would like to know, given that I travel by bicycle rather than by car, whether I have David Aaronovitch's permission, should I ever find myself trapped behind him belching exhaust fumes in my face, to kick him or, better still, his precious, essential vehicle?

RUPERT MORGAN

London W2