Stephanie Lovett asks why “crippling private rent” is not being addressed by politicians (Letters, 28 November). Nigel GannLichfield, Staffordshire• I’ve tried dowsing (Letters, 28 November) and it didn’t work. The hazel stirred.”Gareth ReevesDurham• With regard to comparing dowsing to quantum mechanics and the theory of gravity, QM works (eg lasers), the theory of gravity works (spacecraft). Science can’t explain “how” dowsing works because it doesn’t bloody work, as controlled experiments have repeatedly shown, anecdotal “evidence” notwithstanding. Wal CallabyWhatfield, Suffolk• Join the debate – email guardian.letters@theguardian.com• Read more Guardian letters – click here to visit gu.com/letters

Source: The Guardian November 29, 2017 19:07 UTC