Once again it seems that the polemics surrounding the life of Kate Moss miss the crucial point of taking responsibility for one's actions. Miss Moss is not a victim, she is the problem. There are masses of hard-working, well-adjusted people working in fashion, and it is absurd to blame external circumstances for one's shortcomings. If Miss Moss has self-esteem and body-issues, as some readers suggest, or trouble dealing with stress and pressure as other do, counselling and therapy are the way to go. Adriana Beckman, Mexico City, Mexico

Kate Moss is no classical beauty but she has been playing and winning the PR game for years. Unfortunately, she seems to have lost her knack for spotting what's going to advance her career. In fact, next to Pete Doherty, she just looked like the slightly mad older woman and this lack of judgment just carried on into letting herself get photographed doing what everyone knows she's been doing for years. H&M, etc, are just applying the rules of the game. Kate has lost, with no-one but herself to blame. Jon Jones, London

This has been a massive ad campaign for cocaine. There may have been a few 15-year-olds who didn't realise how Kate kept her figure and juggled a busy transatlantic lifestyle. Now they know it's all down to cocaine - and it makes the drug look very glamorous. Carolyn, Brighton

Since when has a story about a fashion model taking cocaine been of such national importance that the broadsheets cover it on their front pages? The current obsession with celebrity seems to be spiralling out of control. I personally don't believe that so-called super models should be held up as role models in the first place: what useful message do they give to children? That growing up to be thin and beautiful is a worthy ambition in its own right? I really couldn't care less whether Kate Moss takes cocaine - but I do care that everyone else seems to care so much. Claire Greaves, London

John Wilson, head of the British Fashion Council, said: "She's a tremendous champion of British fashion. We wish her very well. We are here at London Fashion Week to sell 170 collections and that's what we are going to do. Fashion companies have to take their own decision on this." No doubt this is regardless of the social and moral implications? C. Dhillon, Gravesend, Kent

There is a conspiracy going on here, and I believe it’s simply that Kate Moss is out of fashion. This has nothing to do with addiction, substance abuse or role models - really, the fashion world without drugs could be likened to footie players without legs. The big question here is what new trend do we have installed for next week? Ryan Mandrake, Melbourne, Australia

Pete Doherty is a documented drug addict yet is still featured in music magazines and is exposed to the public through his music and band tours. As a teenager I feel that anyone who allows themselves to be influenced by musicians and models have no sense of self and no common sense. Sophie Ward, address withheld

It may seem harsh on the part of the executives now able to get out of a very expensive contract. But the woman handed them just what they needed to do just that. By virtue of beauty, she is perhaps above the law; by selling that beauty she is not above the business jungle. Laurie McKenna, Silver Spring, Maryland

Our local supermarket has a notice: "If you use illegal drugs, do not bother to apply for employment". I see no reason why sellers of clothing should be different from sellers of food. Carolyn randall, Los Angeles

Kate Moss has a child. That child and her role as a mother should be her first priority, instead of her own totally selfish lifestyle. Hopefully, she will wake up to herself. Elaine Hosie, Canberra, Australia

The war on drugs is draining resources needed elsewhere. She is an adult, not a child, she should be left alone. Dawn Metroz, Houston, Texas

I don't understand all the hoo-ha about Kate. What about Pete Doherty? Why isn't Sir Ian Blair interviewing him? Sometimes a shock to the system such as this very public one is the quickest way to get rid of an addiction. Perhaps less painful, too. K. T. Dunlop, London