I love Farrelly’s columns but have to dispute the equation of Folau with Assange. One published their belief and the other government documents. Faith is conviction without evidence. Government documents are government documents. It may be true that Folau believed it but that does not make it the truth. - Paul Hopmeier, Lane Cove Farrelly misses the point. Folau’s ‘‘offence’’ is that he acted contrary to the assurances he gave RA a year ago in terms of his social media posts. Also, like it or not, as a member of a state and national rugby team he is in a leadership role. And as for Assange, how can you possibly separate his personality from his conduct? A worthy ‘‘journalist’’ would have stood behind their conduct, not skulked off to become the world’s least-welcome house guest. - Luke Aiken, Coogee Farrelly always writes intelligently yet I find myself at odds on her proposal that using social media as a religious platform is no more than just that. These days social media stirs up public opinion too quickly to be allowed to state that evildoers must repent even though homosexuals are born thus and so deserve our understanding. The Old Testament is loaded with rubbish about how men should treat women. - Liz Thornton, Freshwater Life is not black and white as religion presents. Whether one is a drunk, homosexual, adulterer, liar, fornicator, thief, atheist or idolater these are all complex labels to own. Folau, despite his sincerity, talent and wealth, demonstrates a naivete that religions rely upon to spread their dogmatic views through evangelism as a way to control their congregation and present a false sense of purity that distinguishes the believer from the non-believer. It seems a harsh line for RA to expel a player for what is essentially religious indoctrination without further counsel and rehabilitation. - Jenny Stephenson, Wollongong Paul Cully says Folau’s employer allowed him ‘‘a great deal of freedom to express his religious beliefs’’ (‘‘Religious argument undone by Instagram’’, Sun-Herald, April 21). It is not up to an employer to ‘‘allow’’ religious freedom for anyone, including being able to express it. This freedom is at the heart of a person’s belief and should not be tampered with by the state or anyone else. - Roger Cedergreen, South Hurstville

Climate change doesn’t care about our politics Peter Hartcher makes a valid point (‘‘The climate reckoning is coming’’, April 20-21). Tony Abbott’s commitment to join 60 other countries to combat Islamic State can be compared with the government’s excuse for not fighting climate change because Australia is a small emitter of greenhouse gasses. Even if our domestic emissions are around 1.3 per cent of the global total (our coal exports increase this to over 3 per cent), we must play our part. - Harry Creamer, Port Macquarie Hartcher repeats the accusation that the Greens impeded progress in action on climate change by ‘‘striking a pose’’. He was referring to their opposition to the 2009 Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. Among the scheme’s many problems was that over a 22-month period it would have become more economically inefficient as the government offered millions of free permits and other handouts to polluters and affected businesses. Future governments would have been unable to raise the inadequate 5 per cent emissions reduction target. Raising that target would require the government to pay out billions in compensation to business. - John Newton, Glebe Your correspondent argues that political parties should compromise on measures to limit climate change if they want to win votes (Letters, April 20-21). Bill McKibben, a Harvard graduate who has been working on environmental issues since the 1980s, points out that climate change is not a contest between two political parties, rather, ‘‘It’s in the end, a fight between human beings and physics. And physics is poor at compromise, doesn’t negotiate easily. We’re going to have to do what physics demands’’. - Joseph Fernandez, Mosman

You report that former Treasury secretary Bernie Fraser ridiculed the Morrison government for making ‘‘absurd assertions’’ about climate action ("Former RBA chief slams ’crazy’ claims", April 20-21). Yet many experts, including the chief scientist, say that an elimination of emissions by Australia would have virtually no effect on global emissions.

As a deputy Treasury secretary for a brief period under Fraser I can say that he had a tendency to challenge the generally accepted policy in various areas. It appears that this tendency continues in regard to global warming. I note that he incorrectly quotes the Americans as having ‘‘standards’’. Yet he has overlooked the US President’s decision to withdraw from the standards set under the Paris agreement and that the two other largest emitters continue to emit freely. - Des Moore, Melbourne (former deputy secretary, Treasury) Anzac fight for a few days off Well written, Rebecca Willis (‘‘I’m the changing face of Anzac, now let’s save the day’s spirit’’, April 20-21). I too am a veteran, a lucky one: all my mates came home. I am sure retailers can survive being closed for three-and-a-half days a year. - Ian Brennan, Wareemba It is time for voters to make this an election issue. We have weak politicians, both state and federal, who caved into the wishes of the retail sector. We see politicians hang onto the coat-tails of the Anzacs and yet their sacrifice is meaningless as profit is more important than a life sacrificed for the country. So Scott and Bill, whoever wins the election, will we see legislation in the first session of the new parliament making it illegal for shops to open on Anzac Day, all day. I am sure Gladys Berejiklian will make this a priority in the NSW Parliament. - Robert Pallister, Punchbowl

PM’s faith in voters Wendy Atkins suggests the ‘‘Murdoch press has hit peak anti-Labor’’ (Letters April 20-21). As Al Jolson said, ‘‘You ain’t seen nothin’ yet!’’ - Mike Corbett, Jindabyne Move roads authority The roads authority in NSW has been designing our public domain for decades and Jacob Saulwick’s article simply shows another way it influences these outcomes (‘‘WestConnex green link bridge ditched in favour of motorway’’, April 20-21). For too long the roads authority has been more powerful than the government and buoyed by the vast proportion of people who genuinely think creating more roads will make their drive faster. I can only hope the Premier’s move soon after the election to move the roads authority into the broader transport body (and give both portfolios to one minister) really means something this time. If anyone can do this Gladys, you can. - Roisin Kelly, Glebe

Tax break for creche How about the government offering company tax deductions for companies providing free in-work childcare (‘‘Mothers taxed out of the workforce’’, April 20-21)? - Martin Guinness, Paddington When a dingo attacks

How astonishing it is to read of the attack on the 14-month-old toddler at Fraser Island and not hear a word of disbelief (‘‘Fraser Island resident demands action after dingo mauls toddler’’, April 20-21). Jaws might indeed have dropped, but only at the thought of it still happening despite the warnings. There is no suggestion that ‘‘something else happened’’ and a dingo would not do it. Nearly 40 years ago a dingo attacked a baby at Uluru, and despite all the objective evidence of a dingo attack, the mother was not believed.

And look what happened then! A saga of more than 30 years till the facts were confirmed, the mother incarcerated for three years, a marriage torn apart, and the ugly side of the Australian psyche on full display! Every time there is a dingo incident – the animal, related to the Indian pale-footed wolf, revealing once more its basic predatory instincts – Australia should hang its head in shame. - Malcolm Brown, Ermington Tom-splaining: new trend? We have man-splaining, white-splaining and now we have Tom-splaining (‘‘We are not racist but a remarkably inclusive nation’’, April 20-21), which seems to include all the above and then some. In his remarkably shallow article on racism in Australia, Tom Switzer omitted to reference Indigenous Australians once. Which really says it all. - Phil Bradshaw, Naremburn Switzer is in a parallel universe. There is an underlying current of racism though it is probably not the majority. There is a racist rump in the Coalition made obvious by their many racially coloured statements and their abject failure to criticise clearly racist political leaders such as Hanson and the like. It is there in refugee policy, it is there in Aboriginal affairs policy. If this were not the case One Nation would have no seats. Switzer fails to grasp what racism is. Go and meet a few Indigenous people mate, they’ll tell you. - Jock Webb, Narromine

Huawei games hurt us Brian Collins seems to be suggesting (Letters, April 20-21) that Huawei knows the outcome of the forthcoming federal election due to their ‘‘interference’’ in the process. They can save effort and money by simply following the opinion polls. - Graham Russell, Clovelly Will politicians of both major parties stop playing the anti-China card and acknowledge the ban on Huawei has nothing to do with ‘‘national security’’ and everything to do with pandering to their American masters’ desperate desire to catch-up? As with Turnbull’s ‘‘fraudband’’, they are condemning us to second-rate technology for their own political ends. - Stewart MacDonald, Ashfield Tenders in the night

I don’t suppose this is the reason we hear nothing about the less than transparent selling of water rights by Barnaby Joyce (‘‘Investigative journalism in danger as reporters face jail’’, April 20-21). How can any government declare themselves great economic managers when so much is hidden by secret tenders where journalists fear to tread. - Elizabeth Darton, Lane Cove West Parking fix for Roxy In addition to a court attendance notice RMS might also like to consider adopting the Nordic approach to fines in order to solve the Paddington parking issue: fines based on a percentage of pre-deduction gross income (‘‘No stopping Roxy and her pricey parking habits’’, April 20-21). - Chris O’Rourke, Bathurst

Empire’s dark legacy Anyone who is ‘‘not sure how much Britain impoverished India’’ (Letters, April 20-21) needs to read Shashi Tharoor’s well researched and documented book, Inglorious Empire, What the British Did to India. In it he exposes the long lasting effect of Britain’s horrendous colonial rule. It’s only of recent times that India is gradually beginning to assume again its long lost and rightful place in the world. - Bill Kneipp, Wingham Extra bite of muffin

Has anyone else noticed the extra surcharges this weekend? I don’t mind paying for Good Friday and Easter Sunday, but why Saturday? My wife was charged extra for a takeaway muffin this Saturday! I thought penalty rates for staff had been reduced. So who’s getting the extra revenue? - Graham Watson, Point Piper Media make an effort Your correspondent chides the ABC and SBS for sidelining Easter (Letters, April 20-21). She must have missed Jesus, Countdown to Calvary on Tuesday in Holy Week, featuring British actor Hugh Bonneville, admittedly a repeat from last year, but nevertheless an incisive documentary interviewing people of many faiths. As for ABC Classic FM, I heard Handel’s Messiah twice. My monarchist sympathies would have had me standing for the ‘‘Hallelujah Chorus’’, but alas I had my seatbelt on. - Robin Hutcheon, Randwick There are thousands of people who can’t get to services on this special day in the Christian calendar. It is very disappointing they can’t watch and share a service. At least Songs of Praise still has a slot, though they are repeats from years ago. - Vanessa Winship, Eastwood

We are fortunate to be able to celebrate any and all religious ceremonies according to our beliefs. There is no need for the media to broadcast these religious occasions. I, for one, was delighted to enjoy a secular ABC program in the usual way. - Kathryn Lai, Engadine This can’t be Easter: the weather’s too nice. - Michael Deeth, Como West To submit a letter to The Sydney Morning Herald, email letters@smh.com.au. Click here for tips on how to submit letters.​