I am astounded by Councillor Asif’s concern that some Muslims could be insulted by the sight of a cute little puppy on the local police force’s direct mail campaign.
What on earth is the human race coming to?
There is enough to worry about in the current economic and political climate.
Will those who take offence at almost anything these days ever understand the idea of context?
I don’t think anyone reasonably believes that Tayside Police intended to insult or inflame with their postal communication.
I, like many, believe we share this world and do not desire to force anyone to conform to my belief system. — Walker On Egg Shells.
Reckless driver shock at lights
I had a narrow escape at the new traffic lights system on the Forfar Road at the junction with Fountainbleau Drive.
I had my young son in the car and was sitting on Fountainbleau Drive waiting to turn left onto Forfar Road heading south.
Out of the corner of my eye I saw a silver Vectra U-turn and just about smash into me.
If I had been a split second sooner we would have collided.
Some cars in the right hand lane to proceed towards Fountainbleau Drive are carrying out U-turns back up Forfar Road heading south.
This is happening at the same time that the filter on Fountainbleau is displaying green for cars heading south up Forfar Road.
This is a possible collision waiting to happen as drivers who are proceeding south up Forfar Road from Fountainbleau are not expecting cars to come from their right.
Something needs to be done about this before a serious accident happens. — Thommo, Dundee.
Compelled to respond
I am never one to complain or take time out to write, however I feel so strongly about the puppy article I felt I had to respond
The article angered me. As part of my job I travel worldwide and when I visit different countries, as a visitor, I am expected to follow and respect their beliefs and cultures.
Does Councillor Asif really believe anyone has purposely done this to upset Muslims?
This is a picture of a harmless puppy advertising a service which is to be used by all cultures in the community.
Councillor Asif should remember he is on the council/police boards to represent more than just the Muslim community of Dundee.
It is issues like these that bring an even bigger split in the community than there already is.
The important thing about this advert is not the dog . . . it’s the phone number. — P. D.
Same person?
Is Dundee’s Councillor Mohammed Asif the same person who operates Asif Brothers in Broughty Ferry?
If it is the same person, I visited his shop today and noticed that he sells tins of dog food with pictures of dogs on the labels. He also has packs of dry dog food.
Also on display were alcohol, bacon and bacon crisps. — Dogs Abuse Appropriate.
Phone image wrong
Having read the reports of the furore over the police dog on the poster, I agree that there is a design fault, not in the use of the puppy, but in the use of an image of a telephone with a dial.
Who uses one of these nowadays or even owns one? — Tom Stewart, Elm Street, Dundee.
Name known
What I find offensive is Councillor Asif trying to make his name known, but this time it’s backfired on him. — Dave Hume.
Gala drinks company shows responsibility
Regarding the well-meaning gentleman’s letter concerning Broughty Ferry Gala Week.
Surely it is a splendid thing that a well-respected drinks company chooses to invest in a community?
As long as the festivities don’t include the under-10s yard of ale competition I have no problem with it.
Is it not a good thing that a beer company actively encourages and enables family activities as opposed to standing back and denying any social responsibility?
The act of taking part in these events I see as a move away from underage drinking and yobbish behaviour towards a more continental style of living where alcohol is there but not abused. — Anthony Moins Bon.
Pub query
I am writing a book on Dundee breweries and I am having difficulty finding out when the last brewer, William McKelvie, died.
He was married to Annabella Kinsela, who died in 1973.
They had no children. There is no record of William’s death at the Central Library.
Can any readers help? — John Alexander.
Play gig for troops
On the same day pop band Coldplay played before a selected audience outside the BBC, news broke of the death of four British soldiers in Afghanistan.
I wonder what it would take to get the music world to play an exclusive gig for the British men and women fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq? — S. Mitchell, Edengrove, Downfield.
Footballing wardens
Last week, I noticed two Community Safety Wardens near the Longhaugh area of Dundee playing football with a couple of teens.
They were having a great time together. It brought a smile to my face to see that the wardens have the time and patience to do their jobs properly and pay attention to these kids.
What a great job they are doing. — Daryl B, Kirriemuir.
Coffee morning
Dura Street Sheltered Housing is holding a coffee morning in their complex lounge in Dykehead Place, Dundee, tomorrow from 10 am to 12 pm.
Stalls include cake and candy, tombola, craft and bric-a-brac. There will also be a raffle with a food hamper the first prize.
Admission is ticket only. These can be purchased for £1 each at the door. — Ken McLeish (Scheme Manager).
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