Madam, - Publicans do knowingly serve drunks. It is (contrary to the argument of Brian Cowley, April 16th) worth their while doing so. Someone who has drunk too much generally wishes to take more and bar staff, particularly in nightclubs, don't have time to check whether the person they're serving is drunk or not. They usually just serve them the drink. - Yours, etc.,
JENNIFER HEGARTY-OWENS, Navan, Co Meath.
Madam, - Does the expression "drinking culture" actually mean "drinking habit"? Or is drinking what we, as a society, value most? - Yours, etc.,
PAUL MacWHITE, Booterstown, Co Dublin.