Reraders' Best Comments

Are the bin men just fair-weather workers? Most of you thought so and backed the council's action to dock pay for those who refused to go out on an icy day.

I hope the council holds out against these bone-idle wasters. I wonder whether or not before they decided to prolong their Christmas break they commissioned the HSE to determine if there was indeed a risk to their safety.

Albion Bob

Well that's the council done good for a change.

Mcewans 80/-

Wonderful, what a state the country would be in if we all took the bin men's attitude.

The Real Alfonsa Pedrosa,

And one for the defence . . .

Someone has got to stand up for their rights. Large organisations are walking all over people. At least the bin men have a bit of bottle and are willing to stand up for what they believe in.

irate one, Edinburgh

But it was the only one.

Everyone had to go to work in the worst of the weather. If you don't like it – don't work outdoors.

Clerk St Resident

Posties managed to do their jobs OK. So, bin men – no excuses.

Rambo The Jambo

Surely if there was a health and safety issue regarding the collection of bins then it is part of their contract to undertake other relevant duties to assist in their main role? Why were they not sent out with shovels and grit and told to clear some of the pavements? If this is not part of their contract then could I suggest that it is added?

Liz, Edinburgh

Lots of us had to work during the worst of the weather. If it was unsafe for them to do so, fair enough, but it's also fair enough that their pay is docked for time taken off. They can't have it all ways.

Curious Yellow, Edinburgh

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Yes, and they've both disappeared – a parliament-patrolling hawk and a miniature spy plane.

If only John Wallbank had one of those state-of-the-art remote control helicopter reconnaissance things to look for his lost state-of-the-art remote control helicopter reconnaissance thing . . .

Local Whiner,Edinburgh

Maybe he should have fitted a tracking device. How big is it? And should someone so inexperienced have been trying it out in such a densely populated area? Even a small radio controlled plane hitting you can do a fair bit of damage.

fresian

I've got this horrible mess of flesh, bird feathers and metal in my back garden. Anyone got any ideas?

Sarcasm

The spy plane landed on Iain Gray's "think pod" window at Holyrood and is currently filming very little.

A Clamper,Edinburgh

Finally, many of you were against budget cuts for the fire service . . .

It is absolutely frightening that the fire service could be under such severe pressure that they are having to consider savings which would impact on the service. This council needs to take a serious look at its priorities.

Sarah B, Edinburgh

It's frightening that front line services are facing all these cuts due to the financial situation, yet the bankers who were a major contributor to it are wriggling out of the so-called "get tough" stance and milking the profit cow again.

Pantaloon

Shows where the council's priorities are: trams over essential services.

mossmoss