Misguided
THE most valuable player award in the AFL match televised each Saturday night receives from a prominent retail store a TV set valued about $8000. As if the players need it with the wages they are on.
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I'm sure a donation to the charity of the MVP's choice (of those eight big ones) would be far more rewarding, and meaningful in today's climate.
Robert Lee, Summerhill.
Customer Service
EVERY day we see a lot of examples of great customer service in our city.
There are quite a few exceptional people of all ages doing a top job. A welcome smile, nothing is a trouble.They love what they do, in some cases going beyond their duty.
Why can't we recognise these individuals and show them that we appreciate what they do? It is such a pity that we no longer have our CityProm Customer Service Awards. This was a top celebration event.
I recall seeing around 500 retailers and their staff turning up all dressed up to celebrate with their work mates and employers.
Let's set a benchmark for these hard workers to aspire to. The end benefits are enormous for everyone.
Why can't Launceston be envied for our first-class customer service? A real point of difference in these competitive days.
There is no price to pay to recognise exceptional effort. Bring back the Launceston Customer Service Awards. There are plenty of sponsors out there who I am sure will gladly support them.
Gil Sellars, Launceston.
Bent Ebow and Knees
HE CAME from behind with eyes on the ball hell-bent with one knee bent to mark the ball but failed in his frantic attempt, the player in front also with eyes on the ball felt the knee strike the back of his head, no free kick was given.
If you have eyes on the ball all is forgiven. Has the AFL got their eyes on the ball.
The bent elbow only when drinking. The bent knee only when running.
Boring unnecessary bump, push, niggle before bounce of the ball. Players are professionals start acting like one. The game needs a few baby wipes to clean the game up.
Hugh Boyd, Prospect Vale.
Freedom of speech
ALAN Jones is right. Izzy Folau is entitled to speak as his faith dictates.
Anyone who isn't a Christian doesn't believe in hell anyway, so why should they care what a Christian thinks?
They are protesting to deny others the freedom, respect and inclusion they demand for themselves and fraudulently claim to stand for.
Rod Force, Sandy Bay.
Electric Cars
WHAT do people have against electric cars? They are clean and very cheap to run.
Tesla make an electric semi, so there would be models capable of providing all the power a tradie might need to tote his/her tools. They will not cause blackouts when recharging, even en masse.
A quick check online shows that electric cars all draw a maximum of 7kwh in a domestic situation, less than the average heat pump.
Everybody in town could simultaneously charge two at once without a blip.
