One wonders about Philip Byrt’s (Letters, January 15) revelation of bonobos’ bloody removal of the sexual sausage. His wish to serve love is even beyond the capacity of bonobos. Perhaps if bonobos could talk they would rise to Coral Larke’s (Letters, January 15) request for comprehensive rehabilitation of psychopaths instead!
That could consist of: education and awareness; early intervention and support; legal and criminal justice; community safety initiatives.
Psychopathy is a major but overlooked issue. Three per cent of people have some affliction and one per cent are severely affected.
This leads to dysfunction at the level of individuals, through society, all the way to global presidential issues (wars). It is one of humanities greatest failures; the engine of war and peace.
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
