On a recent visit to America, we passed through one town, to discover the children had placed their soft toys on the central reservation as an Easter display.

Those toys were still there at the end of the weekend. The reason I mention this, is because I have just received a tearful phone call from my partner.

As is becoming very common at this time of year, someone is going round the gardens thieving planters and hanging baskets to sell at the car boot sales.

The difference between Britain and America is that in America they have got rid of "do-gooders" who make excuses for the criminal.

Three strikes and you are out. That was in my election address.

I plan to visit America's Sheriff Arpanio. He is the man who makes sure prison is so rough inmates never want to go back.

-Stuart Bower, Upper Beeding