Dear Sir, Genesis 1:29 and God say, "See, I have given you every herb that yield's seed which is on the face of all the Earth and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food.

You do not smoke food. Nowhere is it written from Genesis to Revelation that the men and women whose lives were led by the spirit of God smoked herb.

Some of you want marijuana legalised because other parts of the world are doing it.

1 John 2:15 says: "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in them. When you are a true child of God your life is led by the spirit of God and not by a corrupt world.'' Scriptures will expose those of you that are wolves in sheeps' clothing for the deceivers that you truly are.

DAUGHTER OF THE DUST Devonshire Expensive coverage June 22, 1999 Dear Sir, Now I understand Mr. Editor, why Bermuda's local leading insurance companies -- BF&M Ltd. and Somers Isles Ltd. -- have been driving feverishly local health insurance premiums through the roof, with increases every year without fail, without exception! It was Mr. Editor, to be able to pay at least $20 million in lawyer's fees, should they ever be charged with fraud. I'm kidding, of course! DR. GLARK GODWIN City of Hamilton An unfair crackdown June 30, 1999 Dear Sir, I think your readers need to know the real problem behind these get rich-quick schemes.

The powers-that-be get nervous when they see an avenue for ordinary people to get ahead. I personally have joined the Richer Life Programme founded by Rick Ernst, and view it as a God send.

I'd really love to see how Government can even make it illegal since it's not a pyramid scheme, it's not multi-level marketing and there's no selling involved and yes, I have received money back.

YODAINC.

City of Hamilton Allen's a fashion rebel June 26, 1999 Dear Sir, I heartily endorse David Allen's attempt to introduce our national dress as acceptable dress for the House of Assembly.

There is nothing smarter than Bermuda shorts worn correctly with long socks, jacket and tie, which is what Mr. Allen was wearing in the House.

Not only is this dress smart and cool, it is also accepted in all circles, even black-tie affairs, if worn with a dinner jacket.

Since Bermuda short are famous the world over, they should certainly be accepted in our own country. But not, as Mr. Allen points out, without the necessary a jacket, tie and long socks.

It takes a Bermudian to look really great in this attire, and I think that we should play it to the hilt.

E. Raben Paget In need of `skooling' June 24, 1999 Dear Sir, Three Bermuda College "members of senior administration'', as they called themselves, signed a three-paragraph letter published in your newspaper this morning.

Am I the only one left in this country who finds it astonishing that such a letter should contain two fairly major grammatical mistakes and be otherwise so sloppily written it wouldn't pass muster at a decent junior school in most countries? MISS SMITH'S BETE NOIR City of Hamilton Thanks, all the same June 29, 1999 Dear Sir, This letter is in hope that the right person reads it.

It is to the woman who had a problem parking her scooter on Church Street in front of the General Post Office at about 1710 hours on June 29, 1999.

While attempting to manoeuvre your scooter into position, you toppled a parked cycle on you. Two ladies in a parked vehicle behind you and I, in the line of traffic, were not quick enough to assist you.

A young girl assisted by holding the cycle off of you until you were able to park. The young girl was unable to place the offending cycle on its stand.

You then placed the cycle on its stand without facing or thanking the one who assisted you. At least that is how it appeared to two people in the parked vehicle, my passenger and to me.

There is much said about thoughtless youth, generation gap and other negative terms. I hope four adults, including me, are mistaken. I hope we missed the brief moment when you actually thanked the thoughtful young girl who assisted you.

I thank her on your behalf. I also thank you Sir, for the space.

LLOYD A. WEBBE We would reap rewards June 24, 1999 Dear Sir, I am surprised that anyone in Government would want to buy the (Chelston) estate in Paget from the US for a park.

Why don't they take over the farm in Prospect, most of it has nothing on it (eg. fruit, or animals, etc, etc.) Better use some of it as a park and maybe give (it to) some retired people who would love to sow a garden on it and perhaps take up residence in the Government flats just down the road.

That would give them a beauty interest and some vegetables and what a good example to the young folk.

Things like this would keep our open spaces, reap returns and get others interested in square-foot gardening.

How about it Madam Premier? Give us your ideas? This is the second highest point on our "rock'' with beautiful views. I would love to farm it.

MARY B. HARRIS Devonshire The roots run deep July 5, 1999 Dear Sir, I was fascinated to hear the leader of the Opposition on ZBM News (Monday morning, July 5) commenting on the importance of looking at our past rather than looking at our differences! A few days earlier at the Bermuda College she had instructed us to concentrate on looking to the future rather than spending too much time considering the past! I wonder what she really believes. Of course it is our history of slavery and segregation which has established our differences and ensured the current tremendous economic disparity between black and white communities that is so destructure and so divisive! ERA N. HODGSON Hamilton Parish No sympathy for speeders July 3, 1999 Dear Sir, I am surprised that no-one has mentioned the obvious solution to the congestion in Magistrates' Court -- slow down on the road! My sympathy is with the magistrates, the cashiers and the Police on duty (during traffic court Thursdays .

If Parliament does consider raising the level for which speeders need not appear in court, perhaps they would also consider raising fines to a level that merits the time of all those people.

There might even be a few people to whom greater fines would be a deterrent.

S.M. SIMONS Southampton Things are looking up July 2, 1999 Dear Sir, This is my fourth trip to your lovely island to visit my daughter, son-in-law and two grand children.

Imagine my surprise when I stepped into your newly renovated airport. What an improvement.

Then a second surprise -- a very warm welcome from the lively musicians brought smiles to all the tired passengers. The Customs officer was extremely pleasant and, surprise number three, no interrogation (which I wasn't looking forward to).

Congratulations to everyone responsible for all the improvements and for making me feel so very welcome.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone responsible for making the Jackson School of Performing Arts, Recital 1999, such a heart warming success. So much talent from such a small island is indeed very impressive.

I enjoyed my vacation very much.

TORONTO DAB shows horsesense Dear Sir, I am responding to the letter of June 25's Royal Gazette titled `Equestrian centre refused'.

This is a frustrating time for equestrians like myself because the decision will stop us from improving the facility, but this is the time to make the best out of an unpleasant situation.

At heart, we can be grateful for that we have mixed emotions about this issue.

On the one hand it's sad because it would have allowed members of the BET to increase their horsemanship skills.

On the other, I'm filled with happiness because some of our members are not thankful for what they have now and need to appreciate the beauty of the nature reserve.

In order for us to excel at Vesey Street we must appreciate it. If not, we have no right to expand the facility because of our attitudes, and this doesn't promote the horse industry.

I would like to thank the DAB for making a smart choice over a very difficult matter and letting the Bermuda Equestrian Federation (BEF) know they can't always have what they want.

KENNETH MINORS Paget