As a former police officer, I was on the receiving end of a dismissal, although as a probationer I had no rights to challenge the decision.

The tribunal panel should be congratulated for finally dishing out some justice.

While I was still in the job, I heard nothing but praise and support for PC Fisher from colleagues, who agreed with everything for which he was standing, although they would not speak out for fear of disciplinary action.

To introduce single patrols in any area, never mind the more troublesome areas of the city, is not only dangerous to officers, but also leaves them powerless should they come across a crime, as Scots Law needs corroboration.

It was common opinion among most officers I worked with that the management team in Tayside Police, from sergeant up, is filled with a majority of “yes men”, who will not stand up for what they believe in for fear of “rocking the boat”. — Glad To Be Out.

There were about 12 or so dodging in and out of cars and going through red traffic lights.

There was not a police officer in sight. Come on lads, let us see you patrolling and protecting the public.

Come out and you will catch them in the act. — Jimmy Borland, Marryat Terrace, Dundee.

I WAS appalled at the mugging of a cerebral palsy victim.

Three weeks earlier, another man got mugged for his wallet, then a pensioner was accosted and robbed of his pension.

Now is the time to bring back the birch to these thugs when they are caught.

The birch would make it safe for people to walk the streets again. — Ardler Pensioner.

This contest reminded me of his ex-wife Sarah Brightman.

She charted in 1977 with I Lost My Heart To A Starship Trooper, aided by dance troop Hot Gossip.

Sarah possessed an operatically-toned vocal range.

I kept imagining that if the girl presenting herself as Maria was Sarah, she would be picked right away. — J. I. Matthew.

I would say it’s for the people who actually live in the surrounding area of the proposed supermarket to have issues with the Morrisons proposal for Linlathen in Dundee.

I think the only worry Mr Sarwar has is loss of trade at his chain of shops.

What has he done about road safety when cars are parked outside his new shop in Fintry, creating a single lane for buses at peak times?

I hope the new Morrisons opens and we can all have a choice. — Fintry Resident.

The workers outnumbered the jute barons, so they must have voted him in, just as they eventually voted him out.

The suffragette movement was probably the real reason for Churchill’s demise. He was opposed to it, as were most politicians, and Churchill was not the only one to have his meetings disrupted.

Letter writer Keep The Kettle Bilin’ asks if the remarks allegedly made by Winston Churchill about Dundee are true. Nobody really knows.

It is widely held to be true but of doubtful authenticity.

If he did say those things, it was after his election meetings had been sabotaged by bell-ringing suffragettes chanting insults and he had lost his seat.

Under those circumstances it could be seen as a pretty mild reaction, considering that now if you shout “nonsense” at a Labour Party gathering you can be cautioned under the Terrorism Act.

Voted “Greatest Briton Ever” in 2002, Churchill towers above all of his critics. — Peter Donaldson, Findhorn Street, Dundee

Oil has been a weapon since, with most of it in the hands of Arab nations. Who can blame them if they use this method of retaliation again for USA’s support of Israel’s attack on Lebanon? — Peace With Justice.

When this section of the A9 was upgraded, it always puzzled me why it was only dualled in parts. — Dryburgh Reader, Dundee.

We will have face painting, tombola, fun rides, clown, beat the goalie, raffles, competitions and refreshments. The day will run from noon until 3pm. — Patricia Barker, Secretary, Mill o’ Mains Tenants and Residents Association, Dundee