Radicals are driven by hatred
It’s high time the world should understand that terrorism is hatred driven and not religion driven (‘Vehicle rams people outside London mosque, driver screaming ‘I’m going to kill all Muslims’, Gulf News, June 20). There are many on Facebook whose pages are filled with hatred against Muslims and I do not see them being termed as ‘radicalised’. But if any Muslim does this then they will be categorised as being radical. The fact is that these are people, irrespective of religion, are the ones who can cause harm to society and they are.
From Ms Mahnaaz Shaikh
UAE
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Cowards in all forms
It’s pure and simple Islamophobia. Unfortunately, the solution isn’t so simple. How do we stop people with their stereotypes, racism, hate and fear? I really do think social media is doing a lot to help, as there are so many groups and campaigns to show how we are all the humans. There must be a lack in the education system. Sick and twisted people come in all shapes and sizes.
From Mr George Kim
UAE
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A cowardly act
This is just terribly sad, what sort of a man physically assaults a young girl, regardless of her religion, the issue and everything else (‘Muslim teen murdered after being abducted outside US mosque’, Gulf News, June 20)? This man should be ashamed of himself for being a coward and committing such a brutal act. He should be given a tough punishment for his crime. He clearly is a threat to those around him and might harm or kill somebody else in a fit of rage. He should be behind bars.
From Ms Fatima Suhail
UAE
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Coping with traffic
It is not so much the exit, but the people coming from the far left lanes and then cutting in, which I thought was illegal (‘Motorists call for multi-lane exit to Al Ain road to ease tailbacks’, Gulf News, June 18). Also, the people who think they are above the law, drive on the hard shoulder on the right hand side of the road. Put a barrier after the Arabian Ranches exit for people to go into the Al Ain road exit and this will speed things up, because no one will have to wait for queue jumpers, which is the reason for the slow exit.
They also should have a police cruiser sitting in the bushes somewhere about one to two kilometres away and following through with vehicle fines for anyone driving on the right hand side of the road. I have been on larger, more congested highways and they do not have this problem of exits, because people respect one another and the laws of the road. Increasing exit sizes will not do much to fix these problems, but probably make it worse.
From Mr Patrick Dunster
Dubai
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Choose lane early
The single lane exit flows smoothly after the exit, because the traffic is created by people cutting in closer to the exit. If people chose their lanes earlier and followed the queue, it would flow smoothly.
From Mr Arshad Valli
UAE
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Many steps needed
Part of the bottleneck problem is where the cars entering the Dubai-Al Ain road have to weave through the traffic exiting into Silicon Oasis. Add to that, a slow moving line of heavy trucks struggling up the hill.
Any solution needs to address all these factors. Maybe some of the entry and exit points are too close to each other.
From Mr Neil Bezuidenhout
UAE
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Have a meaningful vacation
The awaited summer vacation for schools is at the threshold. Parents and children perceive the long holidays in different perspective. Students can very well utilise their vacation to learn new life skills.
This time you must focus on something not related to regular academics. If you do not learn your mother tongue at school, and if you are interested, try learning that. It is worthwhile, if you can decide to spend your free time at a non-governmental organisations (NGO) working for the underprivileged people, promoting social change. You can definitely procure a wealth of practical skills through such challenging and meaningful activities.
Things that you try out may help you identify your passion and even in deciding your future. Those who love Nature can arrange a visit to a nearby sanctuary, forest or Nature park. Enjoy the basics in farming and agriculture. If you love adventure, try trekking. Find time to read books to enhance your reading skills and vocabulary. Purchase good books and collect resource materials for your home library.
Every child is born creative and should grow into a caring, compassionate and well-rounded member of the society through social interaction. Visiting higher educational institutions and interacting with members of the faculty will have a highly rewarding experience and will improve your aptitude and promote career prospects. Remember, it is your vacation, so enjoy it meaningfully.
From Mr Abraham Mathew
Sharjah
She put the baby first
What a decent human being the maid must be to stay and risk herself being found for the sake of the baby (‘Woman abandons baby boy with illegal maid in hotel and leaves country’, Gulf News, June 19). I hope she gets some small mercy for being illegally in the country.
From Ms Daniella How
UAE
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Shameful abandonment
This is shameful that both parents abandoned the baby. Three things should be done now. First, search for the mother. Second, do a DNA test for the father. Third, give a humanitarian award for the maid.
May God be with the baby and the maid. What a great human being.
From Mr Leoul Assebe
UAE
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DNA test required
What beautiful human this Ethiopian maid is. May God grant her love and health. They need to do a DNA test for the father! The embassy should hold him responsible. It’s very easy for him to say it’s not his.
From Ms Jasmine Noble
UAE
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Find a worthy couple
Find a couple – any couple – to raise that child. There are so many couples out there who can’t have children and these two are tossing him out. Let a worthy couple or needy individual have him and let them raise him well.
From Mr Musa Nuhu Aliyu
UAE
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