Letter: Hoddle pilloried

Tuesday 02 February 1999 00:02 GMT

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Sir: I see one good result which may come from l'affaire Hoddle: it may serve to make an unthinking belief in reincarnation less popular. At present it must be the fastest-spreading religious opinion in this country. But I am less enthusiastic about hounding Hoddle from his job because of his defective theology.

The tabloid gunfire aimed at Hoddle also hits other targets. Are we to understand that no orthodox Hindu or Buddhist is permitted to hold a prominent public post in this country?

The Rev G P BENSON

Barnston, Merseyside

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Letter: Hoddle pilloried

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering