Shane Coleman should refrain from blaming us ordinary Paddy Joes and Patricia Josephines for the state of the country (Comment, 6 December).


Contrary to his assertion "We" did not "lose the plot". The government did.


If he got outside the tent a bit more he might realise that telling people to "get over it" is inflammatory in present circumstances.


A Leavy,


Shielmartin Drive,


Sutton, Dublin 13