Many chefs toss live lobsters and crabs into boiling water to cook them for the benefit of their clientele. — Concerned, Craigiebank.

It also reminded us that Michelin already has planning permission for three smaller turbines.

This permission was granted while Michelin awaited results from an anemometer to demonstrate the feasibility of erecting these turbines.

It appears the results indicated there would not be sufficient wind to justify the smaller turbines, so Michelin is hoping to erect turbines that are 70 metres higher instead.

If erected, these are not going to provide cheap electricity to any part of Dundee apart from the tyre factory.

Michelin has meanwhile stated it will provide blinds for houses affected by “shadow flicker”.

So residents will live in black-out conditions, especially during summer and incur higher electricity bills.

Michelin will also pay for just one year’s subscription to satellite TV for residents whose TV reception is affected. The lifespan of a wind turbine is 25 years.

Your article also mentioned that a petition was circulating among the residents.

I have no knowledge of this, but have submitted an objection form (available from the Department of Planning and Transportation, Floor 15, Tayside House).

I exhort anyone who is concerned about the possibility of living in the shadow of these turbines to object strongly. — Mrs Stella Mousley, Hawick Drive, Dundee.

I will be amazed if none of our councillors does not take up the fight on their behalf.

These unfortunate people need suitable housing.

MPs and MSPs should also get involved. — Love Rules.

I AM 78 and, like your letter writer, am getting rather stiff and cannot cope with my small garden.

I too asked for help from the council and was charged £30 for weeding and some weedkiller.

I had no grass to cut. Two men came and it took 25 minutes to complete the job. — Auld and Sair II.

On a recent visit to the chemist to collect and pay for a prescription, I saw a young, designer-clad lady with a child in a designer pram taken aside by the chemist to be given free drugs. No doubt she gets everything else free as well.

Where is the incentive for people to work hard when people like this get everything free because he or she is a drug user? — Annoyed Tax Payer.

I frequently purchase the magazine and always give extra to the vendor. I will not, however, purchase from anyone who is rude, pushy and intimidating.

I was astounded to be on the receiving end of a volley of expletives having politely declined an offer to purchase from a vendor.

I appreciate these people have difficult lives, but the lack of manners and approach of some vendors spoils it for their fellow sellers. — Manners Please.

With 78% against an outright smoking ban, why do we need one? I say let’s ban politicians and give Scotland back freedom of choice.

The Scottish Parliament consists of second-raters. Thank goodness their powers are limited. — Frank Falconer.