The Metropolitan Police has revealed that the "shoot to kill" policy is based on advice from Israeli security advisors.

Considering the fact that theIsraelis have failed spectacularly to reduce terrorist activities, should we really be acting on their advice?

Also, this policy appears to be diametrically opposed to the attempts by the police to win over the "hearts and minds" of beleaguered communities.

Is it not clear that the continuation of both policies together can only serve to increase the chances of mutual failure?

The police must get the support of the communities they serve in order to defeat terrorism. Continuation of these policies can only help to make London become like Gaza and the West Bank. Is that our vision for Britain?

S Riaz, High Wycombe