Why should anti-war protests stop just to protect the feelings of those in the Armed Forces and their families?

Isn't the whole point of "Not in my name" that the war in Iraq is not in our name?

I haven't asked and don't want our military to risk their lives on "my behalf" and I am sure many of those sent to Iraq and their families do not agree with the attacks either.

I joined the protests on the streets of Brighton at lunchtime on Thursday and what I saw wasn't "self-indulgence".

It was a wide range of people who felt anger at the way the Government has ignored the majority's view.

The schoolchildren who were there weren't "playing truant" to hang out and have fun, they were there to express their views as future citizens of our country.

John Parry's comment (The Argus, March 21) that the bitter scars in the psyche of those involved in Vietnam will remain with them for the rest of their lives is no doubt true.

Is that what we want for British troops and innocent people in Iraq? I shall take advantage of not living in a regime where protesting is likely to lead to reprisal and continue showing my views in the only way I know how.

-Kerry Burnett, Albion Hill, Brighton