A letter to the editor responds to Melanie Jones's earlier letter about Peter Mandelson's public urination incident. The writer, Doug Maughan, expresses sympathy for Mandelson and extends that sympathy to anyone caught in a similar situation, regardless of gender. He highlights a serious issue: many people avoid leaving home due to bladder problems. Instead of criticizing or sniggering at those who relieve themselves in public, Maughan argues that society should demand basic toilet facilities on more streets. He suggests that occasional sightings of someone 'doing a Mandelson' into a drain should not cause outrage. The letter calls for compassion and practical solutions to improve public hygiene and accessibility.
