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April 21, 2009
Letters to the editor, April 21, 2009
- Gulf News
- Published: 23:03 April 20, 2009
Poison in society
I agree with Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Chief of Dubai Police, in his asking Google to restrict access to pornographic material on the internet ("Dahi clarifies YouTube content issue," Gulf News, April 14). As a Canadian resident I can vouch that most people and parents in the West are worried and concerned about the proliferation of pornography on the internet. These are not just Muslims but people from other religions too. The manner in which a woman is projected is insulting and disgraceful. Here in the West, too, there is a big resistance and confrontation from supporters of so called media freedom groups that are trying hard to minimise such practices in society and the media. Gulf News should do as much as possible in its capacity against this poison in society.
From Mr Safi Ahmad
Toronto, Canada
Good decision
Implementing driving lessons during the night is a good decision ("Night driving classes to be made mandatory", Gulf News, April 14). Driving in the evenings requires more attention from the motorist. Especially for new drivers, taking note of signs, checking the mirrors and other aspects of driving would be even more difficult during night time, hence training is mandatory. It would ensure an easy and comfortable driving experience, which would eventually lead to safer roads.
From Mr Baiju Murathankal
Dubai
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The right lessons
I don't think night driving classes will work. What is so special about driving at night? The main problem I see on the roads of Dubai is that many people drive fast, tailgate and change lanes dangerously. Lessons that concentrate on this will help prevent a lot of accidents. Above all, I think many drivers lack patience and courtesy, as is evident by the honking that begins when the traffic light turns green. Additionally, people do not accommodate other drivers if they have missed a turning or want to get into the lane. So rather than night lessons, they require lessons on courtesy and respect.
From Mr Khalid Hamid
Dubai
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Learning use of lights
I believe it will help new drivers to learn how to drive after dark. Most new drivers are unaware about using headlights at night and often disturb or put the lives of other drivers at risk. But with the help of night lessons, they would be able to learn how to use lights and drive well.
From Mr Shahzad Shaikh
Dubai
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Reduced time
I think it is a good approach to train motorists in driving at night, too. Driving does vary at night time and can cause problems for new drivers. I just hope the waiting period for starting the lessons reduces, too, even as all these improvements are made.
From Mr Kazim Chevelwalla
Dubai
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A way out
It is very good news for learners. I used to go for my driving lessons on Fridays only, due to my work routine and it cost more than taking lessons on regular weekdays. Driving lessons at night would help a lot of people who cannot take classes during the day because of their work hours.
From Mr Bilal
Dubai
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Not minor
I was shocked on seeing a report in Gulf News regarding a draft law that proposed community service for minor offences. So far so good, but how can ill-treating pets be considered a minor offence? A quote by Mahatma Gandhi immediately came to my mind: "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated".
From Ms Sophie V.
Abu Dhabi
Safe and secure
As a nine-year-old I consider the UAE to be a very safe place. I thank the police and the authorities for this. Until now there has been no threat to citizen security, nor a need for UAE to declare war with any other country. The police are in every area of the country protecting its people, causing a decrease in the number of thieves or car accidents. I hope the UAE will be a safe place in the future, too. Other countries should follow suit.
From Mr Omar Khan
Abu Dhabi
Quality education
It is not necessary that a high fee structure ensures that the education provided by a school will be good, too. A recent survey conducted by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) proved that some of the highly paid schools could not meet satisfactory levels of education. Unfortunately in this materialistic age, a person can very easily get deceived by grand promises and media advertisements. Standards can only be achieved with a good team of teachers. Of course, it is also based on the role played by the principal who is as important as the captain of a team.
From Mr A. Eftekhar
Sharjah
Success of every student
I am very happy that a report has finally been conducted on Dubai schools. Dubai has witnessed schools mushrooming by the dozen over the past few years, and it became increasingly difficult for parents to judge a school that has no history or record. My son will attend secondary school next year and we proceeded to visit many schools in the process. We visited a few schools including one that has the reputation of being one of the best in Dubai. My opinion of the school at the time was that it was stagnant and had not moved on with the times. Its success is purely based on the fact that it only admits A+ students who perform well in official exams. Good students would perform well in any school though!
A real school should be judged on its teachers' abilities to make a success of any student, not just those who come to them as A+ students to start with!
I felt the facilities were too old, teaching methods quite old-fashioned and the head staff inaccessible. In my opinion it is a school that lives of its old reputation and has not developed in any way over the years. I was very pleased to see that this was reflected in the report.
From Ms T. D. Farha
UAE
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