Mr Christie spoke in relation to Mark Devereaux, who faces a jail sentence after having unprotected sex with four women while carrying HIV. Is he suggesting that someone who is fully aware that he or she is HIV positive should have unprotected sex? Furthermore, is he suggesting that we, as a civilised nation, should not prosecute such a perpetrator if by chance the virus is not passed on to the unsuspecting partner in question?

Surely any prospective partner of a status-aware, infected person has the unequivocal right to be fully informed of the prevalent risks prior to any undertakings, thus allowing the prospective partner the choice to be exposed to risk or not.

Without wishing to appear over-reactionary, anything other than fully informing the partner prior to exposure, I would liken to a scenario similar to a gunman firing a gun in a busy shopping centre, but, subsequently escaping prosecution because he, by chance, did not actually injure or kill anyone on this occasion, as the bullets went astray.

Surely, considering the anxiety, worry and suffering this could potentially lead to, any message should be one of uncompromising safe sex. — Utterly Amazed.

[Ron Christie said, “At Body Positive Tayside we would never condone the actions and behaviour of someone who is HIV positive, or someone who may have any other sexually transmitted infection, having sex (safe or otherwise), without informing their partner of their status. We believe people are responsible for their own sexual health, but should also be made aware of all relevant information on their sexual partners to allow them the opportunity to make informed choices. BPT is part of NHS Tayside’s condom initiative and promotes safe sex as the surest way of protecting oneself from all STIs, including HIV.

“HIV can potentially touch every family in our community. At BPT we are working with people of all ages and backgrounds, who have been diagnosed with an illness that has a massive negative impact on their lives as well as the lives of their families. However, we also believe treating HIV positive people differently from other people, as happens in everyday situations, is discriminatory and only adds to the stigma and isolation already being endured by the thousands of HIV positive people in our communities today.

“While we believe the behaviour of Mark Devereaux in this instance is totally unacceptable, the overwhelming majority of HIV positive people behave responsibly, both in protecting themselves and others. In addition, the potential criminalisation of all HIV positive people who have sex, safe or otherwise, may also have the effect of deterring people who may suspect they have HIV but have not been tested from presenting themselves to be tested for fear of future prosecution. This in turn would have a negative effect on our efforts to reduce the spread of the virus.

“BPT exists to help eliminate the stigma and isolation HIV positive people experience through practical and emotional support, while also taking an active role within the community to educate people on the issues and challenges facing people living with HIV and assisting with the strategic objectives of reducing the spread of all blood borne viruses throughout Scotland.]

A lot of the criticism of this accommodation is unwarranted.

What is there just now is the shell of a building; it may look like something from the former Soviet Union, but a minimal amount of research would have revealed that, once completed, these flats will look very similar to those built by the University of Dundee at Seabraes.

Any building looks unsightly when construction is only part way through. — A Student.

The new flats being constructed by the University of Abertay are there because the institution is proving to be a success in bringing students to the city.

Abertay is also at the forefront of many of the new industries, which are flourishing in Dundee, like computer gaming.

The university is investing in the future of Dundee and the new flats are part of that. Well done. — Abertay Student.

She explained the children were supposed to deliver them to a few older people, but as the weather was so bad she had to do it herself.

When the flower started to grow, it came up straight like a soldier, a beautiful blue with a wonderful scent. It has cheered up those early, dark days of January for me and I thank them. — Reader (85).

I was very fortunate to gain part time employment with the dedicated help I received from DEAP.

Since I found a job, my quality of life and personal circumstances have changed for the better.

Getting this opportunity has encouraged me to move on and do so much more.

This service will be sadly missed. — Eternally Grateful.

Equally worrying is the deafening silence of both city MSPs, Joe FitzPatrick and Shona Robison.

They should be fighting tooth and nail to get answers for the families of the patients who died needlessly. — Mr S. Mitchell.

She admitted the problem “is bigger than the original official figures indicate” and called for bold action to tackle the issue.

However, her assertion that the solution is education is disappointing.

Surely it is precisely the failure of education alone to solve the problem that is the cause of the crisis we now face?

The entire medical profession, the RCN, BMA, police, licensed trade, licensing board, even the all-party Health Select Committee at Westminster, are in favour of minimum pricing for alcohol, a bold move that could make a big difference.

With the weight of the argument for increasing costs, this move has to happen soon. — Orange Juice 4me.