Sir, - Liam Lawlor personifies the "cute whore" syndrome that has been nurtured by society throughout the immature years of being a Republic. It is both right and sad that he has been punished by society for his behaviour. It is however, sadder still, to see the reaction of so many, particularly in the media, gloating in another's misery.
In a true Christian society there is no room for schaden-freude (malicious enjoyment of someone else's misfortune). I wonder how many people this Sunday, sitting at Mass, will understand and appreciate what hypocrisy is. - Yours, etc,
Carl Cautley, 5 Bramley View Castleknock Dublin 15