The vast profits are to satisfy shareholders, all big companies’ bottom line.

In so-called free, democratic societies this is one group exploiting and robbing the other. More socialism, not greed, is needed. — Wullie Orwell.

Many straight people should not be allowed to breed at all, never mind bring up a child.

Of the many things a child needs, love is the most important and that has nothing to do with sexuality.

Heaven forbid that anything was to happen to my husband or me, but I would rather my daughter was brought up by a loving same sex couple than the kind of straight person who allows her to go out drinking at 11 and be proud of her having a baby at 12. — Loving Mother.

There has been no failure to settle children with opposite sex couples.

It’s all about moving with the times.

Homosexuality is not such a taboo subject any more, and this is another opportunity for children to be brought up in a loving and caring home.

As for children being bullied because of their parents’ sexual preferences, many children are bullied for many different reasons. Not all children with same sex parents are bullied. — C. M.

The kids do not grow up confused. They are simply better informed.

If kids are harassed at school it’s probably from kids with parents who hold bigoted views. — Gay Dundee Reader.

Many disabled drivers get either an allowance to buy a car, or are supplied with one by Mobility.

Drive On should check to see what cars are available through Mobility and how much has to be paid.

A disabled person, entitled to receive other payments, loses that money when he or she gets a car. He or she also has to pay for fuel, etc. Be aware that the car is probably the person’s sole means of getting around.

I am not disabled, and do not have any problem with a disabled person having the use of a car. — Still Mobile.

It allows the badge to be displayed on any vehicle, providing the disabled person is in occupation, whether a driver or not.

The government agreement to the scheme states there will be no charges in designated areas or public street parking.

As Ninewells Hospital is a public-owned body, it should abide by that agreement. — Turn Another Corner.

Recently she received another letter with a numbered ticket saying to contact the department and arrange a suitable date and time for her consultation and to quote the ticket number.

She called, but an appointment had been made and a letter of confirmation was on the way. She was not asked if this was suitable.

So one appointment has cost the NHS three letters and my daughter a phone call. Why not just send out the appointments in the first place? — Confused.

It took ages to get through, then I was told it was now fully booked and I should phone again next morning.

This I did, and on Wednesday, Thursday and, by now near to tears, on Friday, all without success.

The following Monday, I could not get through until 10.20am when a recorded voice told me the surgery was closed.

A whole week of feeling unwell without any help is very worrying. Surely something can be done about such an appointment system? – Very Concerned.

The airport is a regional asset and its presence benefits business people from all over Tayside and Fife. Therefore the people of Dundee shouldn’t have been left to shoulder the burden of the £1.5m costs.

However, I fail to understand why he should disparage business people from gaining from subsidies. These people, after all, provide the majority of the jobs that fuel the nation’s economy. — Hard Pressed Taxpayer.

I think it is a great idea. It will benefit the company.

I was on the Law and the turbines are not much bigger than other buildings around Dundee.

I haven’t heard any noise from them either. — H. D.

Well done to Satchmos for their support.

The council should donate some of the £20 million being spent on new offices, or donate some of the councillors’ expenses. — Carer.

The extension measured just six foot wide at the side.

Yet again, as a home owner, I am about to be penalised for improving my home. Years ago I added a three-metre conservatory and ended up being banded higher than my neighbour and have been paying ever since.

I already pay the over-inflated Council Tax and with retirement looming I fear this latest letter does not bode well. — Patti, Perthshire.

What a difference to when I was a lad at Mitchell Street School.

“Art” consisted of a few worn-out crayons or a whole year spent making a papier-mâché mask.

I was always considered good at art and I would have loved to go to art college instead of the mill. — Eck French, Perth Road, Dundee.

And pity poor Chantelle, who has to do with a paltry £300,000, one-book payout.

Now that Romeo Beckham has learned to write, the publishing houses must be having a really ding-dong for his signature. — Scarrab.

But perhaps staff at Ninewells should apply for a job at the Westgate Health Centre, where the staff park free.

On May 18, I attended the centre and was unable to get a parking space.

With some GPs earning £100,000 a year, I suggest that they spend some of it in providing adequate parking facilities. — Healthcare.

Is this the result of discarded carry-out meals? The council should replace these bushes with something less dense. — Pie Piper.

Also to friends who contributed £945 to charities. My family made up the figure to £1000.

Special thanks to my children and grandchildren who organised the event. — Agnes Malone, Tullideph Street, Dundee.