I wonder if during these recent debates, pertaining to the new proposed central taxi dispatch system, if at any time any thought was given to the heartbreaking and tragic fate of Rebecca Middleton. Her brutal murder defies description.

God knows she tried hard and long enough on that terrible night to get a taxi, but was unsuccessful. Perhaps she would still be alive today if her request was granted. Just think, it could have been your sister, your daughter.

There is no doubt that a lot of difficulties will have to be overcome in order to have this new system implemented, but if the end result will ultimately mean a more dependable and efficient mode of transport for both locals and visitors alike, maybe it will be worth all the expense, time and effort involved.

No one can change what has happened in the past no matter how hard we try, but we can do our best to ensure it won't happen again.

When opportunity knocks -- open the door.

NO MORE REGRETS Pembroke Angel rescuers February 14, 2001 Dear Sir, On Thursday, February 8, at approximately 4.30 p.m. I was in my car going up the Castle Harbour Hill when my left front tyre blew out and the car was knocked against the wall.

I stood there feeling absolutely helpless when my first angel appeared and she offered to change my tyre and while she was working my second angel appeared.

He put on my replacement tyre, saw me and my passenger to the garage in order to check our brakes and then followed us all the way back home! This letter is to publicly thank my two angels, whoever you are, who appeared when I really needed help and was desperate.

I hope that St. Valentine really blessed the two of you.

Thank you.

LIL MELLO Pembroke Setting the record February 15, 2001 Dear Sir, I am writing to set the record straight concerning a number of incorrect claims made in the article `Failing Cadets were Conned', which was published by The Royal Gazette on January 20. The article claimed that failing Cadets had been conned into believing they were brighter than they were after being given top marks in Government schools.

I should explain that students graduating from senior school obtain their BSSC in the same way as students graduating from university obtain a bachelor's degree. Some students may get A grades while others get Cs. A C-grade student will still graduate from High School with a qualification, but that does not mean that the student has been `conned' into believing they are an A-grade student.

Following an investigation into the claims made in this article, I am not aware of any students being dismissed from the Police Cadet scheme after obtaining mainly As, or even mainly Bs, while at senior school. The `Mr.

CedarBridge Academy' competition was introduced to help develop and promote school spirit and pride. It is not based on academic achievement or ability.

Students graduating from Government schools are not conned into believing that they are brighter than they really are. We should not take away from the successes of our students who do graduate as A-grade students and go on to succeed in institutions here and abroad.

I would be grateful if you would print this letter correcting the inaccurate claims made.

SEN. THE HON. L. MILTON SCOTT JP Minister of Education Paget