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January 8, 2009
Letters to the Editor.
- Gulf News
- Published: 23:38 January 7, 2009
Inexcusable
Solidarity with the Palestinian people during this difficult time in Gaza is noble and the anger felt by Dr Mohammad Abdullah Al Mutawa ("Zionists are the new Nazis", Gulf News, January 5) is quite understandable. But it is simply inexcusable, not to mention a historical fact and to manifest this anger by publicly propagating the myth of a Zionist conspiracy behind the Holocaust. I am simply embarrassed that a member of the UAE academia, one who is entrusted to shape the minds of the next generation, could publish such racist and malevolent views in Gulf News. Adolf Hitler would be proud of him!
From Mr Keith Alaska
Dubai
Denying history
Dr Mohammad Abdullah Al Mutawa has made a fool of himself by writing the asinine piece "Zionists are the new Nazis". His arguments make no sense whatsoever. After first declaring that "the Holocaust was a conspiracy", he goes on to say that "the Holocaust was a major crime in history". It is shocking that an academic of his stature — a professor of sociology at UAE University, Al Ain — would be so oblivious to world history. Shame on Gulf News for providing a platform to such sensational tabloid journalism!
From Mr Benny Spoon
Texas, USA
Not rational
Some of the article makes sense, but the assertion — by a professor, no less — that the Nazi Holocaust was a conspiracy led by Jews working with Nazis, completely flies in the face of reality and rationality. Could a reader really listen to the arguments after reading that? The "professor" does not seem qualified to serve as an educator and one wonders what degree-granting institution granted him a PhD degree.
From Mr Richard Jostuine
New York, USA
Editor's note:
Gulf News respects people's right to an opinion. We have always provided a platform for dialogue even if it means allowing controversial ideas that are against the newspaper and its policies. These viewpoints are not that of the newspaper. By doing so, Gulf News is not promoting sensationalism but offering an opportunity for dialogue.
More than terror
I believe the world has consumed the last atoms of 'morality' and buried the word along with the corpses of innocent children who lost their lives in Gaza ("Israel pushes deep into Gaza", Gulf News, January 4). History has never seen the level of brutality that is being practised by Israelis. People of the 'free' world should be embarrassed by this word, especially US President George W. Bush and his staff, who categorise such bloodshed under the umbrella of 'fighting terrorism'. However, what we see in Palestine today has gone beyond terrorism.
From Mr Samer Khalel
Dubai
Lesson learnt
More than 550 innocent Muslims were killed in three days by Israel, after a nod from US President George W. Bush. I learned a lesson once again - never throw shoes at a person carrying a loaded gun.
From Mr Khalid N. Malek
Dubai
Dead end
The carnage in Gaza has to end! What have world leaders done to intervene and end the bloodshed? They need to stop discussing the situation and take action. Our brothers and sisters are losing their lives. The world is said to be against Israel's action. Then why are they not stopping the war by force?
From Ms Zaakirah Othman
Dubai
Love thy neighbour
There is no point in wasting time by digging into history. What is urgently needed in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a rational and direct discussion. Both sides have to know that they would remain neighbours as long as the world exists. Then why the animosity?
From Mr Aurobind Padiyath
Sharjah
Hope for improvement
In the year 2009, the real estate market in Dubai will definitely improve ("Amlak-Tamweel merger to boost mortgage business", Gulf News, January 5). However, some modifications need to be made. The authorities should stop allowing the sale of properties till March 2009. When the properties are kept on hold, the demand will automatically rise. If this method were incorporated, mortgage-lenders would become more flexible and reduce mortgage rates. Additionally, buyers should be protected at any cost, as is the case in other nations. Moreover, developers should delay the buyer's installments, if the property construction has been delayed.
From Mr Mahmoud A. Panju
Ontario, Canada
Irrelevant
I am shocked to see that in the face of the current affairs in the Middle East, Gulf News is running polls asking readers if they believe in numerology or black magic. Recently, the website had another poll on how people plan to spend their New Year's Eve. Such polls are an insult to any reader above the level of an elementary school's education. It seems like Gulf News is afraid to run a real opinion poll for fear of intervention from the authorities.
From A Reader
Florida, USA
Name withheld by request
Benefits
Integrated and sustainable modes of public transport should be available free of cost in the UAE. This would encourage residents to use the public transport system and would help reduce the number of accidents and traffic congestion. With fewer cars on the roads, people would be able to find parking spaces with ease. Additionally, it would decrease energy consumption and pollution. If the bus services were free, it would save the effort of printing tickets and collecting the fare, too.
From Mr Kailash C. Tiwari
Dubai
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