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August 8th, 2007 issue

Tram woes

Good that you wrote about the tram theme (“Locals split over new trams,” News, Aug. 1–7). I can’t believe people here are complaining about air-conditioning systems on trams.
I agree that the bars for holding on are laughably high for anyone under 2 meters [6 feet, 6 inches] in height. And the design feels ironic — a bullet train appearance for a top speed of 30 kilometers [19 miles] per hour.
My complaint is that the front entry doors don’t open to passengers. This is a real pain when two trams come to a stop at the same time.
Bring back the T3!
Mark Baker
Prague
Add my name to the list for complaints about trams. I agree with the problems you mention. I was recently in Dresden, where they have new trams that are fantastic. I feel the same about the new ones in Vienna. I believe the noise of the new Prague trams is the corruption you hear.
A. Bohm
Prague
EU workers
I find it difficult to believe European Union citizens aren’t sure of their legal right to work in the United Kingdom (“Bleak house,” News, Aug. 1–7). This is the reason they go there.
You report that Czechs who have the jobs discussed agree beforehand that they will register immediately to become part of the tax system and receive personal insurance numbers. Are you saying most of them don’t even pay tax?
Perhaps these people should take more responsibility for their lives. Learning a bit of English before looking for work in the United Kingdom doesn’t seem unreasonable, nor does paying tax there.
John Evans
Prague
The United States has the same problems with its migrant [workers], who often can’t speak English and often have come here illegally. Then there is always some shrill liberal who complains when those illegals are taken advantage of in the workplace.
As Homer Simpson might say: “Duhh.” If migrants to other countries want a better life, they should start by getting an education so they can get a better job than “as a cashier in some supermarket.”
Phillip David Haskett
Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
Visa views
U.S. visa changes are good news but the issue of denial rates is idiotic (“Visa waivers on the horizon,” News, Aug. 1–7). The U.S. Embassy in Prague is a disaster when it comes to applying any kind of logic to approving and disapproving visa requests. They basically do whatever they feel like on any given day with no regard to the facts in each case. Disgraceful!
Martin Smith
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.A.


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