7 Spey Terrace
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
28th of August 2009
Dear Sir/Madam,
THE MISERY OF ALCOHOL
One can understand Trades Unions attempting to protect the jobs of their members at Diageo's threatened whisky plants. But the Scottish Government, hitherto to be applauded for its anti alcohol policies, really should rethink its support for keeping these enterprises open.
In several States of the USA, "Johnnie Walker" is a much used term for an alcoholic. Are the jobs of a few Scottish workers really more important than stopping the misery caused by their antisocial products?
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Friday, August 28, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
26th of August 2009 - Unwelcome Guests
7 Spey Terrace
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
26th of August 2009
Dear Sir/Madam,
UNWELCOME GUESTS
It has been reported that a number of tourists from the USA have cancelled their holidays in Scotland in protest at the freeing of the "Lockerbie Bomber".
It is precisely those sort of USAnian tourists that Scotland can well do without whilst continuing to welcome those who respect our customs and laws!
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
26th of August 2009
Dear Sir/Madam,
UNWELCOME GUESTS
It has been reported that a number of tourists from the USA have cancelled their holidays in Scotland in protest at the freeing of the "Lockerbie Bomber".
It is precisely those sort of USAnian tourists that Scotland can well do without whilst continuing to welcome those who respect our customs and laws!
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Saturday, August 22, 2009
22nd of August 2009 - International Affairs
7 Spey Terrace
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
22nd of August 2009
Dear Sir/Madam,
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
If Libya's major export was carrots rather than oil, Mr Megrahi would still be enjoying free accommodation in a Scottish gaol.
For all the concerted international mumbling and moaning about justice, money is the real driver of the New World Order and we really should not be surprised at current events.
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
22nd of August 2009
Dear Sir/Madam,
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
If Libya's major export was carrots rather than oil, Mr Megrahi would still be enjoying free accommodation in a Scottish gaol.
For all the concerted international mumbling and moaning about justice, money is the real driver of the New World Order and we really should not be surprised at current events.
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Thursday, August 13, 2009
13th of August 2009 - Ill Wind
7 Spey Terrace
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
13th of August 2009
FOR PUBLICATION:
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Sir,
ILL WIND
The UK Border Agency has done a great service to the people of Scotland in their refusal to allow members of the Lahore Pipe Band into the UK to perform at a bagpipe competition in Glasgow.
We have no need to add a further thirty Pakistani pipers to Scotland's already unfortunately large number of indigenous practitioners of this barbaric, unpleasantly loud and totally non melodic "instrument".
If only the quietly spoken and refined Northumbrian pipes were to be heard in their stead, Scotland would be a calmer and more pleasant place.
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
13th of August 2009
FOR PUBLICATION:
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Sir,
ILL WIND
The UK Border Agency has done a great service to the people of Scotland in their refusal to allow members of the Lahore Pipe Band into the UK to perform at a bagpipe competition in Glasgow.
We have no need to add a further thirty Pakistani pipers to Scotland's already unfortunately large number of indigenous practitioners of this barbaric, unpleasantly loud and totally non melodic "instrument".
If only the quietly spoken and refined Northumbrian pipes were to be heard in their stead, Scotland would be a calmer and more pleasant place.
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Saturday, July 25, 2009
25th of July 2009 - Bad Parking
7 Spey Terrace
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
25th of July 2009
FOR PUBLICATION:
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Sir,
BAD PARKING
For many years, I have been astonished at the toleration afforded to bad parking in Gayfield Square adjacent to Edinburgh's busiest police station. Now I know why.
Recently, many previously unmarked vehicles have started to display "Police" signs and it is they who are the worst offenders: parking on corners, parking several feet from the kerb, parking on double yellow lines, double parking, obstructing crossings and many other practices for which the ordinary motorist would quite rightly finish up in court.
The police station has a capacious car park which could be used for these vehicles but it is often virtually empty largely because of the spaces reserved for the private vehicles of senior officers who should really be encouraged to use public transport.
In any case, surely "plain clothes" vehicles should be kept in discreet undercover accommodation? I am informed that members of the criminal fraternity often take a walk around the square in order to note registration numbers which rather defeats the purpose of using unmarked cars.
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
25th of July 2009
FOR PUBLICATION:
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Sir,
BAD PARKING
For many years, I have been astonished at the toleration afforded to bad parking in Gayfield Square adjacent to Edinburgh's busiest police station. Now I know why.
Recently, many previously unmarked vehicles have started to display "Police" signs and it is they who are the worst offenders: parking on corners, parking several feet from the kerb, parking on double yellow lines, double parking, obstructing crossings and many other practices for which the ordinary motorist would quite rightly finish up in court.
The police station has a capacious car park which could be used for these vehicles but it is often virtually empty largely because of the spaces reserved for the private vehicles of senior officers who should really be encouraged to use public transport.
In any case, surely "plain clothes" vehicles should be kept in discreet undercover accommodation? I am informed that members of the criminal fraternity often take a walk around the square in order to note registration numbers which rather defeats the purpose of using unmarked cars.
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Monday, July 20, 2009
20th of July 2009 - Child Protection
7 Spey Terrace
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
20th of July 2009
FOR PUBLICATION:
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Sir,
CHILD PROTECTION
Following recently criticised moves to require the vetting of adults who merely come into supervised contact with children, it really is time that the government bit the bullet over child protection.
As it is widely acknowledged that the majority of child abuse occurs in the familial home, potential parents should have to obtain full Disclosure certificates for themselves and their immediate circle of relatives and friends before being allowed to parent children. If they attempt to circumvent these procedures, appropriate medical steps could be taken.
Of course, the poor should not have to pay for these certificates, but it would amount to a tax on the middle classes which could be invested to fund further child protection measures. If it saved one child it would be worth it!
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
20th of July 2009
FOR PUBLICATION:
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Sir,
CHILD PROTECTION
Following recently criticised moves to require the vetting of adults who merely come into supervised contact with children, it really is time that the government bit the bullet over child protection.
As it is widely acknowledged that the majority of child abuse occurs in the familial home, potential parents should have to obtain full Disclosure certificates for themselves and their immediate circle of relatives and friends before being allowed to parent children. If they attempt to circumvent these procedures, appropriate medical steps could be taken.
Of course, the poor should not have to pay for these certificates, but it would amount to a tax on the middle classes which could be invested to fund further child protection measures. If it saved one child it would be worth it!
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
15th of July 2009 - Mission Impossible
7 Spey Terrace
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
15th of July 2009
FOR PUBLICATION:
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Sir,
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE
I have long sought the opportunity to make a day trip to Lewis in order to attend Sunday morning worship with one of the many Free Church congregations that adorn the island.
Unfortunately, even though Caledonian Macbrayne are now finally to sail to Stornoway on a Sunday, the arrival of their ship seems to be timed precisely to avoid this sort of tourism. Perhaps this is something that the local council, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, may wish to take up with the shipping line in the interests of the local economy?
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
15th of July 2009
FOR PUBLICATION:
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Sir,
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE
I have long sought the opportunity to make a day trip to Lewis in order to attend Sunday morning worship with one of the many Free Church congregations that adorn the island.
Unfortunately, even though Caledonian Macbrayne are now finally to sail to Stornoway on a Sunday, the arrival of their ship seems to be timed precisely to avoid this sort of tourism. Perhaps this is something that the local council, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, may wish to take up with the shipping line in the interests of the local economy?
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
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