I was astonished to read that John Parry thinks he has subsidised my visits to the Millennium Dome.

I think my direct contribution as well as the taxes I have paid have subsidised his absence.

Every person who did not visit the Dome contributed towards its financial loss and every negative newspaper article undoubtedly influenced some people against visiting.

The sad thing is that a lot of those who missed this unique experience would have enjoyed their visit. Even John Parry might have found something that he liked.

A tremendous amount of talent went into the structure and its contents. It takes no talent at all to write destructive articles about it.

-G. M. Agate, Abbey Road, Lancing