Three mirrors smashed and the rear bumper crashed into by, and I quote the police, “a scheme run-around with no insurance and no registered owner”.

I have also had the entire near-side dented.

On one occasion the culprit was caught.

However, I was told that, as he was only 15, he’d probably get away without charges being brought.

True enough nothing has been heard since.

The advice given then was I should park around the corner in a safer area. I wouldn’t mind, but I live on Dens Road, hardly the Bronx, although it is getting like it.

The reason is the lack of police. You see the odd patrol driving by, but that’s about it. — Alistair McAdam.

However, I have noticed letters from the former in the Tele responding to previous letters.

Public figures need to maintain their poise and dignity, even in the face of criticism, and even if that criticism happens to be wrong or inaccurate.

A dignified silence is sometimes the most sensible course of action.

However, if that is not appropriate, then perhaps a statement of what is fact and an invitation to discuss the matter face to face is appropriate.

On more than one occasion though, I have seen responses from Councillor Macpherson that are overtly scoffing, derogatory, and almost playground-like in their tone.

I do not know Councillor Macpherson, but his letters do nothing to endear him to me.

He would do well to learn some humility in the execution of his public duties. — Dan D. Mann.

COUNCILLORS BORTHWICK and Macpherson’s continuation of their game of political ping-pong in Dundee has left me speechless.

From the way they carry on, you could almost be forgiven for thinking the average Dundonian was in great shape.

The truth, of course, is the opposite.

Recent figures from the Executive point to over half of the city’s 29 wards in the worst 10% for social deprivation across Scotland.

With respect to both gentlemen, this is where they should be focusing. — G. M.

I NOTE in all the debate over increases in councillors’ allowances that, although a few have come out and said they do not support a pay review, none has actually commented as to whether they, on an individual basis, would accept any such increase.

It is easy to oppose a review you know is going to happen.

Let us have the real truth as to what they would do if there is a pay award.

Would they take it? Any comments councillors? — Interested Observer.

Also I’d like a contact address for another 70s TV star. David Soul was the original Hutch in Starsky and Hutch. I loved the American police show.

I heard he will be re-releasing his UK number 1 single Silver Lady/Don’t Give Up On Us. I hope this is true. — Souled To The Manor.

[You can try writing to Penelope at London Management, 2/4 Noel Street, London W1V 3RB and David c/o Sylvie Macle, 34 Primrose Gardens, London NW3 4TN.]

Angus OAPs have received lower council tax demands as a result.

Had previous Dundee administrators acted in the same way as the present coalition, and put the interests of ordinary Dundonians first, they would now be able to provide better facilities and services to our OAPs. — C. M., Dundee.

Recently I was offered a house to suit my disability.

However, there was no department to help with my flitting. — Isolated.

According to the Holy books,

God made us in his shape and looks.

But aren’t we a thankless lot,

Dissatisfied with what we’ve got.

If we feel our looks are just a mess,

We can ignore the NHS.

As going private is now the norm,

To plastic surgeons who change our form.

By working hard in busy clinics,

To alter looks of jaded cynics.

Dressed in masks and gloves and gowns,

To please the swingers of our towns.

Roman noses cut to size,

Drooping bags removed from the eyes.

Bosoms altered, larger, fatter,

Or in some cases smaller, flatter.

A nip in here, a tuck in there,

Liposuction everywhere.

Bottoms rounded with implants,

To look more curvy under pants.

And as well as firming sagging hips,

There’s jabs to produce pouting lips.

All transformations bought galore,

By hordes of patients shouting “more”.

But when their time on Earth is o’er,

And they await their fate at Heaven’s door,

Will He, mid angel retinue,

Say, “I don’t remember making you!” — Ron Irvine, Fintry Road, Dundee.