Recklessness
I believe the most common cause for accidents in such situations is recklessness (‘Taking wet roads lightly is dangerous,’ Gulf News, January 21). Driving at high speeds with bad weather conditions is foolish. There is no such thing as trained drivers; it is commonsense to be careful when bad weather is out there. The sole blame is on the driver alone and the one who will cause the cascade of cars involving in one hit.
From Ms Layla
Abu Dhabi
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Following the rules
The UAE has the best roads in the world, but it’s sad to say that it has the worst drivers. If you can’t follow simple traffic rules, at least basic commonsense will do.
From Ms Jill Tiamz
Dubai
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Over confidence
As mentioned in the story, lack of commonsense and a general disregard and over confidence may be the prime reason for accidents happening during changing weather conditions. Another reason is some drivers just don’t care to follow the rules. They drive at the usual reckless speed or more during foggy and wet road conditions and enjoy the spray of water emitted from their wheels onto other cars. Drivers can be generally ignorant that they may lose control of their vehicle at any time due to the wet conditions.
From Mr Richard Gilbert
Dubai
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No sense
On the way to work at 6am one morning in the pitch blackness of the pre-dawn night, like almost every morning, I saw a car driving without headlights on. Last week I even noticed a taxi without lights on and his colleagues in taxis sitting nearby at the red traffic light could not be bothered to wave or flash their lights at him. A taxi driver should know better. Other vehicles may have their lights on, but windows tinted so dark they cannot possibly see out and they wear their sunglasses in the dark of night. Some people were never meant to drive and should never have been given a license. Yes, there is no commonsense as this article alludes to.
From Mr Louie Tedesco
Dubai
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Can’t give it to them
Daesh is now asking for ransom (‘Daesh threat to behead 2 Japanese hostages in 72 hours,’ Gulf News, January 21)? We can’t start giving ransom money because they are going to make use of it and then abduct more people for ransom every time! We need to think about human rights and just give justice for all innocent people who are suffering. This is my opinion.
From Ms Rowena Llanes
Manila, Philippines
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Changing tactics?
Come on, I think that these people have decided to change their style or tactic. They have previously been beheading people without question and now this? I’m getting so tired of this. These beheadings are testing our patience.
From Mr David F.
Dubai
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Where are they from?
Who has created Daesh? From nowhere they have come and conquered. They have already further destroyed war-ravaged countries like Iraq and Syria. Who is sponsoring them and providing arms and ammunition? It is worth pondering why they are destroying Muslim countries.
From Mr Javed Nahvi
UAE
Tolerance
They will kill all nationalities from all countries, not just Muslim countries. Although extremists try to justify that different perceptions of Islam are bad and they in turn ask for unity from fellow fighters to fight Islam and Muslims. May God help us.
From Mr Ali Zennou
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Pitch conditions
The wives and girlfriends (WAG) have little to do with the Indian team’s performance down under (‘India bans WAGs from Cricket World,’ Gulf News, January 21). It has been proven historically that our players do best at home and are not conditioned for the searing fast pace and bouncy pitches that Australia and South Africa host. Only training, fitness and the urge to win will change that.
From Mr Gregory Gomes
Dubai
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Need motivation
Cricket players should have and need proper motivation and love from their families wherever they play. Hence spouses or girlfriends should be allowed.
From Mr Charles
UAE
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Don’t see a problem
It is not a big mistake to sell some fruits in a subway, rather the tunnel looks deserted (‘Vegetable vendors in the subway,’ Gulf News, January 21). I believe if the subways have a few shops that makes the place look vibrant with life, I don’t see the problem. Also, I will feel safe if there are a few shops in a subway.
From Mr T. Arasan
Dubai
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Not a matter of safety
What exactly made you feel unsafe inside the subway? A simple vendor trying to sell some healthy vegetables and fruit? I can think of a 1000 other issues that actually make me feel unsafe.
From Mr Robert
Dubai
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Crossing borders
Pakistan is hosting millions of Afghan refugees who took shelter during the Soviet occupation of the country and we welcomed them (‘Deadly attacks drive Pakistan coffin boom’, Gulf News, January 21). Once the Soviets left, Afghanistan became a breeding ground for Afghan terrorists that entered into Pakistan as well. Ridiculous as it is, the Afghans blame Pakistan for the situation in their country when it is Afghan terrorists crossing the border into Pakistan and creating trouble.
From Mr Ahmad Ali
UAE
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Opportunistic
Nothing can be more shameful than availing the opportunity to make more money during the time of calamity. I urge the Pakistani government to look into this matter and run some campaigns to make these people realise some moral values.
From Mr Sa’ad
Dubai
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