SCOTSMAN.COM VIEW

Significant health inequalities that persist between the richest and poorest parts of Scotland should ‘shame us as a society’, according to doctors

Doesn’t cost much to eat well, take a walk, not drink too much and not smoke. These are choices we make. Scotland, especially its left wing politicians, encourages a culture not of personal responsibility but of: it’s someone else’s fault and the state can pick up the pieces. – Common Sensei £14bn yearly ‘aid package’ from England’s taxpayers seems not to be enough! Exactly how much is? – The Answer This government is more interested in independence and Gaelic rather than real issues. It is more interested in vanity projects like Named Persons than helping the children, and parents, that NEED help. – UK Mongrel There seems to be a generation scared of vegetables. Loads of trendy vegetarians but few who know how to tackle a viciouslooking parsnip. – Roastin Bring back Domestic Science to the curriculum. Teach budgeting skills! – Paul Holyrood