We should investigate the causes of deafness in middle and old age
Whilst Mike Ritchie (Letters, February 15) regrets, with a whiff nostalgia, the demise of independent record shops and forecasts a similar fate for independent book shops, it occurs to me that in fact these establishments operate at opposite ends of the spectrum.
Whilst Mike Ritchie (Letters, February 15) regrets, with a whiff nostalgia, the demise of independent record shops and forecasts a similar fate for independent book shops, it occurs to me that in fact these establishments operate at opposite ends of the spectrum.
Custom byline text:
One will invariably be playing loud music, but the other should be a peaceful haven giving the reader the opportunity to browse and ponder in peace and quiet.
As it is, I often wonder about the employees working in shops and such premises (for example, gyms) who, daily are exposed to the potentially harmful effects of often very loud music which will not be apparent until these workers are quite a bit older.
We moderate all comments on HeraldScotland on either a pre-moderated or post-moderated basis. If you're a relatively new user then your comments will be reviewed before publication and if we know you well then your comments will be subject to moderation only if other users or the moderators believe you've broken the rules, which are available here.
Moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours. Please be patient if your posts are not approved instantly.
We should investigate the causes of deafness in middle and old age
Whilst Mike Ritchie (Letters, February 15) regrets, with a whiff nostalgia, the demise of independent record shops and forecasts a similar fate for independent book shops, it occurs to me that in fact these establishments operate at opposite ends of the spectrum.
One will invariably be playing loud music, but the other should be a peaceful haven giving the reader the opportunity to browse and ponder in peace and quiet.
As it is, I often wonder about the employees working in shops and such premises (for example, gyms) who, daily are exposed to the potentially harmful effects of often very loud music which will not be apparent until these workers are quite a bit older.
Commenting & Moderation
We moderate all comments on HeraldScotland on either a pre-moderated or post-moderated basis. If you're a relatively new user then your comments will be reviewed before publication and if we know you well then your comments will be subject to moderation only if other users or the moderators believe you've broken the rules, which are available here.
Moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours. Please be patient if your posts are not approved instantly.
MOST READ
SPONSORED LINKS
MOST COMMENTED