Yes - The law sometimes seems to protect the guilty with more enthusiasm than it protects the victim. I could be incorrect but it seems that way. Alan Greenwood
No - One does not have to search for long on the internet before finding that pro-wind power sites are mostly financed by the multi-million pound wind industry (which includes the power companies), the Government (who desperately need wind power to meet their emissions targets) or the green lobby (themselves 'helped' financially by the wind industry and the Government) who need to save face. Those sites that patiently explain the shortcomings of wind power, and the reasons why they can NEVER help solve the CO2 emissions problem are there at the expense of private individuals who have formed into local groups trying to protect their heritage, homes and health. Just 5 minutes on the National Wind Watch site (a global collection of reports, articles and photos, funded through donations) should be enough to sow seeds of doubt in the sternest of councillor's hearts. Miriam Crouch
No - The carrying of knives and weapons in public in an offensive/dangerous manner should be a criminal offence but what about the dirk? A camper with a KF&S set on the outside of his pack? A fisherman? A fireman with an axe? Where will this stop? Will I be locked up for looking in the rod and gun's window? Will they have to change their names? Will the sword dance be banned at the games? We need laws that will deal with the criminals who break the law not tie up our police, courts and prisons with trivial things. J Yeardly
No - My daughter of 14 years stands beside me complaining that she was born in Fort William and does not want to have to say to people in the future that she "was born in Aberlochy or Nevisburgh - but at that time it was known as Fort William". It gives the idea that the place has gone from having a grand royal name to referring to some place somewhere on the side of a hill. She thinks the name should stay and public money used to provide better retail for the younger generation - who knows, this may bring some young entrepreneurs our way! We live in hope. Eilidh
No - To block the progress of this development, and all the jobs it will bring, because of some airy fairy plans to build a waterfront development and develop the empty hole at the West End is nothing short of scandalous. Morbaine are bringing in much needed capital to Fort William, and they are not looking to receive the largesse of the public in funding their proposals. The proposed end users are not represented on the High Street at present, so where is the conflict? The council officials who are opposing Morbaine are the same individuals (later generation) who brought us the concrete dual carriage way on Loch Linnhe, placed a fire station complete with huge tower at the entrance to the town and permitted the college to put a different coloured roof on their extension. Planning guidelines in Fort William appear to be flexible, if you have the right connections. George M Anderson
No - It's claimed that Stuart Black merited his severance pay for 'taking a risk'. This redefines risk. If I were offered a six-figure sum to take redundancy, I wouldn't consider myself to be running any risk at all. That was two years of his final salary, and if a supposed high-flier couldn't find suitable employment within two years, there would have to be something seriously amiss with him. This whole episode is a disgraceful waste of public money that should never have been allowed to happen. Graham Barker
Yes - The High Street needs businesses that support the local community. Although it is a touristic destination it would be nice to see some everyday businesses like a fishmonger, shoe repair and dry cleaners. It is such a shame that we have to travel out of the town for the most basic of needs. kimandy
Yes - Name any councillors in Scotland who do not act disgracefully at one time or another. Most have either an agenda of self interest or are looking for an easy way of getting some money (West Lothian £20k basic + allowances). What do you think? J Yeardley
Yes - I used to live in the Lochaber area and found that it was very difficult for local people to get their foot on the housing ladder due to houses being bought by people who were not local but had money from previous house sales outwith the area. The only option for local youngsters is council or housing association housing and they should be given first chance if they wish to stay in the area. Cathy MacLennan, Manchester
More - The volume of traffic is having a detrimental effect on businesses and there are potential life-saving implications for our emergency services. There is also a detrimental effect on the tourist industry. Seoras
Yes - I think Lochaber pubs are safe to drink in compared to Manchester where I live now after spending 16 years in Lochaber enjoying quiet drinks. Here it's dangerous to walk home from the pub, there are shootings in the local pubs and I used to work in Moss Side - need I say more! Catherine MacLennan
Yes - I left the Fort in 1989 long after the bus station closed but I often think about how it was such a warm place to meet friends before we departed on our separate ways. The current standing in the wind and rain just doesn't do it. Bring back the bus station. You never know, maybe I'll come home again! Robert Howat
