WE read of complaints about the noise created by low-flying aircraft and from people who cannot sleep in their beds because of bright pub lights.

We see pictures in the papers of coffins carrying the bodies of young soldiers killed in the conflict in Iraq, giving their lives for the freedom of many, leaving behind grieving young widows, children, mothers and fathers.

Let we who can, count our blessings.

Mrs M Ingleby,

Appleton-le-Moors,York.

Updated: 11:13 Friday, April 25, 2003