In reading Steve Haynes letter with reference to comments I made via your letters page (April 10), I think he completely missed the point that I was trying to make.

The people of this country have always welcomed those who come here to make life better for themselves and their adopted country.

Our new Polish and eastern European community have certainly in the main managed this and are more than welcome.

My concern is with those who have absolutely no intention of making any effort to assimilate or contribute to the good of us all, and not only that treat all that we hold dear with contempt. I hope that this makes the meaning of my letter clear to him.

Ron Payne

Evesham