Taking action in Syria
I never thought I would stand behind US President Donald Trump on any issue (‘Trump notifies US Congress of Syria air strikes’, Gulf News, April 10). But last week, he chose not to stand idle in front of the most tyrannical dictators of our time. What Trump has done, with the Syria air strikes, is courageous, honourable and the right thing to do.
I hope it will help bring a significant change in this brutal warfare, which has destroyed a thriving Middle Eastern nation and turned it into rubble. After what happened in Syria, where children were massacred in the recent gas attack, this is not the time to play politics. I wish former US President Barack Obama had done something against this brutal regime. Sadly, he chose to look the other way. He was great in delivering powerful speeches, but did not follow through with action. Words won’t milk a cow.
I wish Trump great success in his mission to stop Bashar Al Assad from killing his own people. I hope he will continue to destabilise his bases so that the Syrian president won’t be able to terrorise again. Even if the entire world doesn’t support Trump in this mission, he should not care, as goodness, justice and God is on his side.
From Mr Abu Bakr N. Qasim
Toronto, Canada
Political interests
Ever since Trump took office, the whole world has seen a change in the US presidential election process. After his dramatic win, whatever decisions and policies the Trump administration brought in, were challenged by the federal court. This move itself is a clear indication that Trump was not acting in the interests of the American people, and the challenge he faces now, is the same.
Meanwhile, considering the US strike on Syria, I strongly believe that the US foreign policy cannot be changed instantly, as it still wants to be a superpower in the world, particularly in military terms, and wants to continue supplying arms to every corner of the world. As the Middle East has been key, in terms of conflicts as well as oil reserves, the US will always have an interest in spending its time and efforts in the region. Military power is a major source of strength for the US, so it can never be silent on foreign matters. Eventually, escalation of conflict is indirectly benefiting, as well as posing a threat, to the whole of America.
From Mr Ramachandran Nair
Oman
The norm in the US
It isn’t shocking that the US recently saw an incident of a man who was shot after he was robbed (‘Indian from Hoshiarpur killed in US’, Gulf News, April 9). The Indian man probably thought he could say or do something that most people in the Subcontinent would attempt, so that they wouldn’t be shot for it. In the US, it’s different. My wife says that the best thing to do is to give them whatever they want, and don’t try to be a hero. She has a handgun and bought me one, as well. I plan to take a class that allows me a permit to carry. We live in southern US and guns are very common in our state.
From Mr Asif Mansour
Clarksville, US
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It’s better here
Not all countries can be like the UAE. We are in peace, and we are safe and secure. We live in a place with nice people and a great environment.
From Mr Sabrin Wahid
Dubai
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Good governance needed
All Nepalese people need a sustainable government that can run with good governance for at least five years (‘Giving power to the people’, Gulf News, February 20). If this happens, then Nepalese people’s dream isn’t far from reality, after all. I humbly request those who are staying abroad to suggest that their family only vote for parties that have directly elected executives. The current parliamentary system is taking us nowhere.
From Mr Neroz Vuzel
Abu Dhabi
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Follow the law
I have nothing against smaller shopping complexes, but selling fake goods is completely unacceptable (‘Karama’s strip mall heading for a tough summer’, Gulf News, April 9). Surely, these complexes can reinvent themselves to carve out a niche, and stop plundering the mall shops that spend millions, hire thousands of people and contribute immensely to the economy of this country.
From Ms D. D. K.
Dubai
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