TONY Blair and John Reid, are deeply concerned about the safety of our people.

They are right in saying the Al-Qaeda and potential terrorists are very often untouchable and are protected by our misused Human Rights Act.

The stop and question proposal together with tighter control on suspect terrorists would be a step in the right direction.

All these proposals are to stop the terrible loss of life, injury and also the sorrow to our people.

I would say the security and protection of our people are the priority in this matter.

Our police force need more power to unfold the law for us, the penalties given by the courts.

They are also hampered by other groups who don't see the terror situation in this country as we do.

There was once a time when our police force were just friendly wardens, but since immigration and influence from terrorist groups abroad, they are forced to be enforcers in order to safeguard our people and their families.

G WALSH, Breaside Lane, Oswaldtwistle.