I took issue with the sentiments expressed by the writer (name and address supplied) from Mile Oak, about the vandalism of his or her son's car (Shame on you, Letters, October 11).

I don't condone vandalism but equating the actions of a "mindless vandal" to those of terrorists is ridiculous and disrespectful.

A vandalised car can be repaired. The orchestrated actions of terrorists, which have resulted in the murder of so many innocent people around the world, are hardly on the same scale.

Perhaps the writer should choose his or her words more carefully instead of making such obscene generalisations.

-Neil Chinneck, Brighton