Rocket boys

slur’’

Really? I can’t say it’s a word I use often, and if I do it’s deliberately aimed at the lowest of the low, but I’d clearly separate that usage from its depiction of ladies’ bits.

And what of the obverse – if I label someone ‘a good c…’ , is that also a misogynistic felony?

Lighten up, I say. We ‘‘good ole boys’’ mean no offence from such usage to any wider audience other than the person directly targeted, be they good, bad, or a complete one.

Barrie Graham, Auckland

Our modern age reflects an occurrence observed throughout human history.

That is, a very selective club of ultra-rich men are in competition over who has the biggest (place your own description here).

In ancient times it was usually massive constructs, sometimes of a religious nature, sometimes personal and egocentric, and later, huge skyscrapers.

The new kid is a private rocket – fascinating and clever, but a major polluter both in construction and propulsion. Barry Watkin, Auckland