I'M disappointed that the farmer arrested for vandalism of road signs has not been sent down for his criminal activities (September 3).

Still, defacing road furniture is nothing compared to his other pastime of killing small animals for fun.

It troubles me that a man who has responsibility for farm animals derives enjoyment from such savagery towards wild animals.

Dave Taylor

New Walk Terrace,

Fishergate,

York.

Updated: 10:43 Thursday, September 05, 2002