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OPINION » The Big Vote
Published:  14 August, 2008

Yes - I believe everyone should be punished some way for any crime they commit. Approved schools and borstals should be brought back into the system for anyone over 12 years of age who continually misbehaves. If they are not taught at home how to behave in society then teach them the hard way and put them away and make them work not play about with them. That goes for them in jail too. They have it far to easy all home comforts at tax payers expense. This country is far to soft on criminals of any age group. S M Kirby

Published:  31 March, 2008

Yes - It should be scrapped instead of wasting the 600 billion in trying to rebuild a new aircraft from an old unit. They should have modified an existing Boeing or airbus etc, who's fuselage and engines and electrics etc are modern and up to date. Remember the Nimrod is an old 1950s comet airliner and after speaking with the guys who fly in this thing, a lot of aircrew can't wait to transfer to another squadron, to newer aircraft. The guys pray every time they take off, not for a safe flight but to hope the aircraft makes it back. Ally

Published:  29 February, 2008

Yes - This is not a decision to keep the school open just for the benefit of the two pupils that attend it at present, it is a positive decision which benefits the whole of the Cabrach Community and the positive effect this may have on its future, which is incredibly difficult to quantify. Rural schools are not just schools, they are often central to rural communities and can also be social centres. Keeping the school open could well attract more families to the area, which many people would think of as a very desirable place to live, especially for primary school age children. Rosemary Dempster

Published:  12 February, 2008

No - I use my own bags so this would not affect me directly. I made the informed decision myself in order to help the environment. Clubcard points are, of course, an added bonus. However, many people on low incomes/unemployed/pensioners would find this an extra burden on perhaps already tight finances. Supermarkets and retailers make enough of a profit from shoppers without adding more to their coffers - even if the money did not go directly to the store, they would be saving on production costs as the number of bags issued would inevitably fall. Why should the cost and responsibility fall to the average shopper yet again, this is just another way for the council/scottish government to shirk their responsibilities and pass the buck to the consumer. Mrs N Wall

Published:  16 January, 2008

Yes - To bring some prosperity and jobs to the north east. Peter Brown

Published:  23 November, 2007

Yes - I have a 13-year-old who thinks it’s cool to drink while hanging out with his pals on Lossie streets at the weekend. I don’t allow him to do this but the risk of being caught by the police might be more of a reason to stop rather than being grounded every weekend. The amount of trouble in Lossie at certain events of the year has made it less enjoyable attending some of them. Taking young kids to areas where people are staggering around swearing and drunk is a bit scary both for them and me. Enjoy a few myself but happy to be inside a pub. Kerrie Bellingham

Published:  12 November, 2007

Yes - Whyever would you want to buy food imported from elsewhere when local good are available? Beggars belief. Realizing that few oranges are grown in Scotland, purchase them from Spain. Bananas from Costa Rica. Possibly apples from England. Do business with people you know. Douglas Fuller

Published:  29 August, 2007

No - Simple things like a wine sauce, sherry trifle, rum truffle etc would give an alcohol reading. Elaine Robson

Published:  18 May, 2007

Yes - The Highland League needs all the teams past and present to improve its standard. GRUMPY2U2

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Is sending fewer people to jail a sign of going soft on crime?

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