Opinion | Letters
Letters: 10 July, 2010
- Gulf News
- Published: 00:00 July 10, 2010
The waste continues
Water is one of the most valuable commodities of modern life ("Experts reveal shocking details of water abuse at Dubai mosques", Gulf News, July 5). Most people are not making the matter a priority and consume ten times more water than what is actually required. Strict education is required in this regard. Somebody has misunderstood that the perfect ablution is the one that consumes more water, which is totally baseless. I have seen that people start chatting and brushing while water taps are kept open and sometimes I have even quarrelled with them. We should really understand that all the aspects and facilities are to be used by all humans. If we misuse things, it means we are destructive, which is surely subject to penalty for stealing the right of our coming generations.
From Mr Abdul Samad Andathode, Dubai
Save for the future
I have thought about this subject many a times. I even stopped many people who were leaving taps running. People are not bothered about how hard it is to get sweet water. Some people are struggling so much for water around the world, but in this region everything is in surplus — people are not bothered about wastage of anything, including water, food or paper. But, we should educate everyone how hard it is to get all these things and the importance of conservation for the next generation.
From Mr Shafeeque, Dubai
Simple solutions
There is an easy way that does not require installing any great equipment. Taps that use sensor technology are easily available. The sensors turn the tap on only when there is an object below it. You will find such taps in most of the malls. Install such taps at mosques and add to it by regulating the speed of water — we are good to go green. Simple solutions are always the best.
From Mr Latif Dubai
Frequent monitoring
I hate this type of negligence by consumers, not only in mosques but even in malls and commercial buildings. People are least bothered to turn off water taps after consumption. Proper action should be taken against them. Building security staff have to monitor them frequently to reduce these type of errors.
From Mr Vikram Shetty Dubai
Waiting in anticipation
Since the first week of this month, I have seen the Dubai Metro trials run through the Dubai Airport Free Zone right from my drawing room and balcony. I am very happy as I have been watching the construction right from day one. It's such a pleasure to look at and brings fond memories of my childhood where we used to take long walks to see a train. I personally thank the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for such a great service to the public and am looking forward to the opening of the station nearby.
From Ms Rama Malar Dubai
Mind your health
The recent coverage on raw food experimentation was an eye-opener (Reference: http://gulfnews.com/in-focus/rawfood). I personally agree that lifestyle and eating habits bring beneficial changes in your health and fitness. I have had type 2 diabetes for more than 20 years and had bypass surgery 14 years ago. I follow the doctor's instructions and take medicines on time. After a basic half hour of yoga and an hour of walking, I eat normal food which includes tea without sugar, biscuits, fruit, salad, brown bread or rice and low fat curd. I sometimes have a bite of dessert, too. But, I keep in mind when I eat, what I eat and how much. This keeps me all right even at the age of 71. In Dubai, for regular blood tests, there should be easily accessible labs and medical centres, where you could give your blood sample early in the morning and collect results later. Most doctors recommend having tests carried out in their clinics where patients are charged separately for each test. I request medical authorities to do something about this.
From Mr Madan Angolkar Dubai
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