Sir, - I was appalled by the final paragraph of Marilyn Taylor's letter of February 7th. Is she actually suggesting that free speech should be suppressed if the author's ideas are in conflict with those of others such as herself?Your paper's excellent policy of only publishing letters over the actual and verifiable name of the author should be sufficient to ensure that irresponsible, anonymous writers are not afforded space to propagate hate speech or ideas.It would, indeed, be a sad day for Ireland if an Irishman was prevented from airing his views in his own country. - Is mise,Brian P. O Cinneide, Essenwood Road, Durban, South Africa.