/ 24 August 2001

Bad liberals

Sad and pathetic! The idea in the article “A marriage made in heaven” (August 17) that liberals in the Democratic Alliance are not “good” liberals because they dare to criticise the African National Congress is such a betrayal of liberal principles it makes my head spin!

Liberalism is based on a belief in individual rights, the rule of law and progressive policies to move our country forward.

The ANC leadership pays lip service to the first, plays fast and loose with the second and kicked the third to the touchline a long time ago! Councillor Stuart Pringle, Somerset West