REGARDING the killing, sorry culling, of the pigeons at Farnworth, I wonder where were the RSPCA when this sadistic vendetta organised by Bolton Council reached its culmination in the "slaughter of the innocents".

Are they intending to prosecute the people responsible on Bolton Council for the killings, and for the suffering caused to the young birds still in the nest reliant on the parent birds for food.

These were condemned to a lingering death from starvation.

If they do not intend to pursue this case, why not?

These birds are our heritage and are entitled to live and fly freely in our land (including Bolton and Farnworth) as are we to live and walk in this same land.

I would point out to these same councillors that during the war pigeons were known as "our feathered friends", many being killed (not culled) on active service, this is officially recognised by the monument erected in London honouring the sacrifice made by the animals and pigeons.

Perhaps they would do well to remember this when the term "vermin" is being bandied about. Also remember the saying "it takes one to know one"".

Mrs J Hilton, Glendevon Close, Ladybridge