I again find myself writing in response to Elizabeth Lambert (Mailbox, September 24).

Wasps normally only use their sting to defend themselves or to subdue prey, therefore, unless Elizabeth presents herself as either a threat or irresistibly tempting prey, her fears of being stung are unfounded.

Clearly my previous attempt to educate Elizabeth has proven to be futile as she continues to be confused as to whether everything has the right to life and goes on to say how she enjoys eating the food that has been slaughtered for us simply for her own self gratification.

Allow me to clarify: Yes, everything has the right to life and nothing is slaughtered on my behalf as I have neither the need or desire to eat the flesh of animals. I find Elizabeth's declaration of being a kind person contradictory and find no evidence to support this claim in her recent correspondence.

I understand that her intention is to provoke. However, I find her attitude unforgivable, though not surprising.

Miss CJ Hill, Leicester.