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Cheap shots
In response to Roger Tucker's cheap attack on John Prescott and his admission to being bulimic (Oxford Mail, April 28), I would strongly suggest that he takes time out to read about this condition. Mr Prescott made public in his book that he does indeed suffer from this condition and should be applauded for making this known.
Not all bulimics suffer binge eating followed by purging.
Non-purging bulimia occurs in only about six to eight per cent of cases, and sufferers do not make themselves sick afterwards.
For Mr Tucker's benefit, the meaning of gluttony is "excess in eating or drinking" and bulimia "excessive or insatiable appetite".
Bearing this in mind, Mr Tucker could be accused of making light of the condition by accusing Mr Prescott of gluttony.
Please refrain from taking cheap shots at Mr Prescott just because he is seen by the Press as an easy target.
MALCOLM BAKER
Millwood End, Long Hanbourgh
6:37pm Monday 5th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Mr Ison, England on 6:55pm Mon 5 May 08
Thicko wants a book plug.
Thicko wants a book plug.
Posted by: ANON, oxford on 2:59pm Tue 6 May 08
he is a man who likes to overindulge on other peoples money,he is just a gutsy pig and one of the most arrogant men i have ever come across,the country is in this state because of people like him
he is a man who likes to overindulge on other peoples money,he is just a gutsy pig and one of the most arrogant men i have ever come across,the country is in this state because of people like him
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