I regard the term “reasonable force” to mean I can do whatever I have to ensure the criminal cannot move until the police arrive, regardless of the severity.

Fortunately, I am a fit, middle-aged male. Therefore, I have no doubt I will end up in court defending myself if I am unfortunate enough to confront someone breaking-in at my house. I will risk it.

Incidentally, how can an 80-year-old woman exert “reasonable force” without some form of weapon?

The country is in disarray when decent citizens come second. — Aberdeen Angus.

Instead of concentrating on the issues and promoting their own policies, they prefer to make a personal attack on First Minister Jack McConnell.

So much for leader-in-waiting Nicola Sturgeon’s repeated calls for Labour to “raise its game”.

Is this really all the Scottish people have to look forward to now the SNP leader is in permanent exile in London? — D. A. B.

My memory is of paper “scraps”, which could be bought for a few pennies from, I think, Cathy McCabe’s stall.

My favourites were the angels. Many hours were spent exchanging these with friends.

The scraps were kept in pristine condition in a book.

There was a game where you opened and closed the book at random and you could lose your special scrap.

I can’t remember the rules. Maybe someone can. — M. Heenan.

A meeting will be held on January 20, at the Mark Henderson Centre at 6 pm. All welcome. — Martyn Sloan, Chair, Community Council, c/o Maxwelltown Information Centre, 121-123 Hilltown, Dundee.