However, how we can condemn the actions of murderers, yet kill them ourselves.

I can’t begin to imagine the torment the victims’ families have been through and understand why they have such strong feelings.

But the people who administer lethal injections, turn on the electric chairs or release trap doors are themselves murderers. There’s no such thing as a good murderer.

Instead we should give murderers real life sentences, which sees them spend the rest of their days behind bars, and in the most basic of conditions.

Remove TVs, radios, playstations and all other equipment, which helps them pass time. A bucket in the corner is the only privilege they should be allowed. — S.P., Angus.

The same thing happens in Broughty Ferry’s King Street. Since the new M&S store opened, it has become even harder to park at your property with people using the street as a free all-day car park.

Bringing shopping from your car, carrying parcels, etc., is a nightmare.

It’s time the council brought in a residents parking scheme. — Fed Up.

Lord Provost John Letford seems more intent on getting Dundee on the Monopoly board and Councillor Keenan’s £500,000 figure makes it seem he has Monopoly money on his mind.

Both councillors say there is no public demand for such an event but look at the response to the recent by-election in Lochee when only 29% turned out.

This city needs leadership and commitment to its residents.

Hosting a celebration of Hogmanay will show people from all over that the city is an attractive place to bring your company and that the people are friendly and industrious. — Tumbleweed.

During last May’s election, he promised to abolish student debt, then reneged on that.

The SNP Government has in its recent budget given higher education a far poorer financial settlement than other areas, such as health and local government.

This is leading to job losses in universities – just look at the 100-plus cuts at the University of Dundee. — Disgusted Student.

Sudan is to provide military support to an African Union military force that will help the Comoros government to end a rebellion on Anjouan Island in the Indian Ocean.

Can this be the same Sudan government that will not protect its own people. It has aided and abetted the Janjaweed militia in the death of 200,000 of its citizens and the displacement of nearly two million more in Darfur.

The same government only last week bombed refugee camps. — InverG.

Yes the close buzzer door gets kicked in but this, and the shouting from the guy, is for his girlfriend, not me. Because I am only 20 I’m blamed for this and drug dealing. Junkies were here before I moved in and I have reported this to the authorities. — Young Stobswell Resident.

Shanwell Wildlife Rescue Trust operates a 24-hour wildlife rescue/ambulance service.

We ask members of the public, who come across a sick, orphaned, injured or trapped animal, to contact us on 07849 184 354.

If you suspect a wildlife crime has been committed or have information about wildlife crime, please contact Tayside Police, Scottish SPCA or Crimestoppers and report the incident. — Gareth D. Norman, Trustee.

This barbaric act was carried out during the day.

I urge anyone with information to get in touch with the police or SSPCA.

Easy Walkers can also take information anonymously on 01575 573813 or 07722867831 regarding animal cruelty which is passed on to the authorities. — Daryl Beech, East Walkers.

Coming towards us was a respectable-looking man with his black Labrador.

Both dogs stopped to say “hello” and this man shouted at his dog then kicked it full in the chest.

I was appalled so I challenged him. He ignored us and stormed off. If this is the way he behaves in public who knows what cruelty he inflicts on the dog in private.

Unfortunately I had no mobile phone with me to report this incident but I make the public aware of this man. — Dog Lover.

This would stop the heartache my family and I have gone through wondering when it might happen again.

Also people spend a lot of time and money putting out fresh flowers only for the deer to eat them, so a fence would serve a double purpose. — Upset Grand-daughter.

I am a student and cannot afford £5 a day parking and when I spotted the space a few months ago it was just a dirty mess of mud.

I felt that if I was able to park there and save money it would be ok as there was no evidence of wild flowers.

There is no low cost or free parking for students, which is ridiculous.

We end up seeking our spots outside people’s homes or miles away from the university.

I will cease parking there but will have to park outside someone’s home. — Percy Panda.

Perhaps the tendency of cyclists to veer across the path is due to trying to avoid the volume of dog-excrement left by those with little sense of responsibility towards their fellow path users. — R. S., Dundee.