N TAYLOR asks me to explain why informed rational debate is preferable to promulgating wild inaccuracies (You Say, May 30).

Well, in my experience, informed rational debate usually leads to greater knowledge and understanding.

Of course, it does require some intellectual effort.

PAUL H GRIFFITHS,

Hotel Rssli, Dorfplatz 1, CH-4123,

Allschwil, Switzerland.