Anthony Hudson says the pea has been on its way out for years (Argus, April 24).

By the look of the photograph, he does not have that many years to call upon.

I call on all Argus readers to stand by your peas. Incidentally, why does that age group think anything doubtful must belong to the past?

The past is friendlier than the present and a damned sight more reliable than the future.

-Gordon Dean, Brighton