| Letters - 28 February 2005 |
| Don’t feel like poor relations |
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| I AGREE wholeheartedly with the sentiments of letter writer Rosslyn Clark. All Dundonians should have more pride in our city. |
| It is at the forefront of medical research, a seat of learning for thousands, has a diverse multicultural population and a proud and interesting history.
The nightlife and shops are now on a par with any other city and superior to many.
The main problem is that Dundonians feel like poor relations to others, or at least act like they are. We should be extremely proud of where we are from.
Taxi drivers who badmouth the area should have their badges taken from them until they learn that we are all in this together.
Make Dundee a great place for visitors and those who live in the area. — The Bonnet.
I ECHO Rosslyn Clark’s sentiment about singing out for Dundee. One thing though — the song Bonnie Dundee isn’t about the city.
It is about John Graham of Claverhouse, a man who in his pursuit of those with Covenanting sympathies saw him burning half of the old Seagate to the ground. Innocent men, women and children perished in the flames.
The West Port in the song is the one in Edinburgh, not Dundee.
The song was written by Sir Walter Scott, and perhaps someone more historically inclined should compose a worthy anthem for our esteemed city. — Eric Malcolm, Kemnay Gardens, Dundee.
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| Take blame for breeding wimps |
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| HAVING LIVED and worked in Dundee for 50 years, owned and worked in my own businesses and now, at the ripe age of 73 and living very happily in Forfar, I wouldn’t dream of asking anyone to come and fit a bulb in my outside light or any other minor repair.
My pride wouldn’t allow me. As long as I am able, I will continue to do so, without trying to find an excuse.
Some people are too lazy and expect everything done for them. Maybe some of the older generation should take some of the blame for having bred such wimps. I am also proud to say I have three of a family who do it themselves.
I urge your letter writers Ken More, DIY Not and Waiting For Light to stop making excuses. If you are fit and able, get on with it. — Jim Stroke.
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| Not such a daft idea from Bush |
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| MAYBE THE George Bush administration’s decision to get involved in the Middle East wasn’t such a daft one after all.
Iran teeters dangerously close to joining North Korea in achieving a nuclear capability that threatens world peace.
Neighbours Syria stands accused of masterminding the assassination of the former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri.
Sworn in for a second term, President Bush said his main aim would be to spread peace and freedom.
Condoleeza Rice has since succeeded in getting Israelis and Palestinians speaking together for the first time in four years. Libya has been persuaded to give up on its nuclear ambitions.
Elsewhere, Afghanistan has held its first free elections while Saudia Arabia has made tentative steps towards becoming a more open society.
Over 8.5 million Iraqis braved the threat from insurgent suicide bombers to vote in their first free elections for 50 years.
George Bush and Tony Blair have been demonised by some for their mistakes in Iraq, but should this excuse the deafening silence that has greeted their successes in the wider Middle East? — Bigger Picture.
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| Shop blinds beat sun |
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Birrell’s shoe shop in Dundee’s Overgate in the 60s with its shades.
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| I WAS doing some window shopping in Dundee’s city centre recently. With the sun low in the sky the glare from some windows made it impossible to see clearly.
I told my much younger companion that for many years (certainly up to the 60s) most shops had what we called blinds, although today they would be called sun awnings.
These kept food displays cooler in the shade and stopped other goods fading in the light.
In addition, these blinds were a handy shelter in a shower of rain.
I don’t think she believed me. Perhaps the Tele has a picture to illustrate this. — Shopper.
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| Dundee cloning factory |
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| I ASK the people of Dundee to help find the elusive ned and/or chav cloning factory that seems to have appeared here.
One little male chav/ned goes in and hundreds come out all dressed the same down to the two sovereign rings on the fingers.
The same goes for the female chav/ned, dressed right down to the large earrings and gold chains.
We must try to stop the cloning of these people. If you know the whereabouts of this factory please tell someone before Dundee is taken over by them. — Miss Normality.
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| Concerned about safety |
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| WE ARE parents of children at Craigiebarns Primary in Dundee. We use the Craigiebarns Road gate, and are concerned about our children’s safety with ignorant drivers going too fast and parking illegally.
We have reported drivers. Will it take an accident before something is done? — Angry Parents.
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