Letter to the editor: The murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich, less than a mile from where I lived for many years, was heartbreaking and disgusting but the public outcry will hopefully put an end to Britain tolerating further abuse by terrorists.

This vile act of violence is a sad reflection on how low this once-proud country has sunk under successive weak governments.

Surely the Three Stooges — David Cameron, Ed Milliband and Nick Clegg — will finally come to their senses and take drastic action to stop us being terrorised and intimidated by fanatical thugs who are being incited by radical Islamic preachers such as Anjem Choudary.

It is time to deport Choudary and his disciples. We should not worry if it upsets the European Union or the Court of Human Rights — the protection of our citizens is far more important.

If the politicians do not take these steps, then I fear a backlash where racial hatred will escalate. Wake up Cameron and Co.

This is a no-brainer.

Tony Flood, via email