On the contrary, fraudsters will relish the opportunity to counterfeit a single card which would carry so much information about a person.

The age old adage of “If you’ve not done anything wrong then you’ve nothing to hide” is irrelevant. This proposal is an attack on civil liberties.

I was heartened to hear MSP Shiona Baird, of the Scottish Green Party, criticising the proposal.

I understand the Scottish Parliament voted against the introduction of identity cards last year, and hope our MSPs stand firm. — The Green Goblin.

I cannot believe the selfishness, impatience and intolerance of some people, who seem to think it is fair game to have a go at people who, in some cases, are less fortunate than themselves.

It is also unbelievable that they feel the need to write to the Tele and express their opinions on the apparent over-provision of disabled parking spaces at supermarkets, etc, and their willingness to abuse them, for no other reason than they are too lazy to walk.

They also find it necessary to moan about having to queue a little longer than they think they should because a pensioner got to the bank or shop before them.

Sadly, I have no doubt this attitude is much the same all over this self-obsessed, consumer-driven country of ours.

Perhaps people should take a step back and look at their attitude and realise all they are doing is nurturing this appalling attitude for future generations.

They may, after all, end up in the same position as the people they like to criticise.

As the Tele can be read on the Internet, how bad must Dundee’s reputation be?

I only hope those who read this kind of nonsense realise most Dundonians are decent-minded people who will make anyone welcome. — Disgusted Dundonian.

I AM fed up listening to people complaining about children, young people, pensioners and animals.

They do not have enough to keep them busy.

I don’t see why pensioners should do as these people want when they want.

These people should get a life. — M. B., Dundee.

It is important to add that John was a discovery of Sir Noel Coward. He was also a “hoofer” (talented dancer).

Mr Thomson also stated John was not as successful internationally as other British actors.

The same cannot be said of his daughter Hayley. Like her father with Swiss Family Robinson, she got a Disney contract and starred as Pollyanna.

Hayley then stormed the States with The Parent Trap, spawning her chart hit Let’s Get Together (1961).

So Hayley got the international tag. — J. I. Matthew.

I watched a man beat one of these dogs with a bat to try to remove it from his dog’s neck. The Staffordshire bull terrier never even noticed.

It carried on throwing the other dog about like a rag doll.

When the man finally grabbed the Staffie’s collar to pull it off his dog, it then attacked him.

Only with the help of his neighbours was the man able to save his dog and himself.

I myself own a large dog and know several Staffies which are friendly towards me. However, I wouldn’t want them near my dog. — Dog Owner, Kirkton, Dundee.

The recent removal of the No. 7 and No. 8 buses has been a real blow to the elderly. They took us into the city centre in a few minutes.

A jaunt to the Ferry without having to change buses was also a real boon.

What about it, powers that be? Can you reconsider and put the buses back to their original routes and make our day? — M. Dudgeon, Alpin Terrace, Dundee.

However, much of the problem is due to the corrupt governments which exist in sub-Saharan countries.

Their concern is not for their people but, for themselves. The tyrant Robert Mugabe, in Zimbabwe, is one example.

Around 2000 pensioners died in Scotland last year of poverty-related illness.

What does Mr McConnell intend to do to prevent similar types of deaths in future? — W. J. Carstairs, Gauldry.

The Government should stop road tax and put an extra tax on petrol.

After all, people can’t drive without petrol. — OAP, Lochee, Dundee.

Does this person not realise that when a horn is continuously sounded to let his or her workmate know his or her lift has arrived, everyone else can hear it too? If I want to be wakened at that time I have an alarm clock. It amazes me how some people can be so inconsiderate. — Bleary Eyed, Dundee.