Victims of silence
The father has not only killed people, but he has robbed his children of their innocence (‘Shocking image of boy, 7, holding severed head,’ Gulf News, August 12). Things like this will destroy their lives.
How much longer do people need to kill in the name of God, who is our most merciful and most compassionate? We can’t let these people go on killing and claiming they are doing this in the name of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and Islam.
Can you imagine if that was your son? I am so tired of political experts and people analysing the situation and blaming others.
It’s time to wake up. We need to look in the mirror. This is our backyard and these are our own people doing this to all of us. May God give us wisdom and will to carry on. This child is a victim, too, because of our silence!
From Mr Nazeem
Basel, Switzerland
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No mercy
Hopefully these people will eventually face the consequences of this hate. Why is the entire Arab world only talking and doing nothing? Everyone seems to have been waiting for the US to intervene. These militants need to be taken care of without mercy.
From Mr Jonny B.
Cairo, Egypt
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Abominable and odious
All this further proves that animals have more decency than humans – that’s nothing new. I am sick of reading news like this. Every day something even more shocking comes out.
Where is this leading to? Humanity is getting more and more abominable and odious. It’s really regrettable!
From Mr Fabian Uredat
Dubai
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Misguided
This is terrible. This poor young boy is very misguided. May God guide them to redirect their path towards tolerance and respect.
From Ms Yahya
Abu Dhabi
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This isn’t Islam
I urge Gulf News and all other news agencies to not use the word Islamist extremists or Islamist terrorist. It is giving Islam a bad name. There is more to being a Muslim than just in words – deeds and actions are a large part of it. Extremists are extremists and we shouldn’t pay heed to the religions they claim to be speaking for.
From Mr Faisal
Dubai
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Militants not acting like Muslims
I am a confused here, because they say that the Isil militants are Muslims. I have Muslim friends who I know that would never do this gruesome act. I can see that Muslims are peaceful, generous and kind.
What kind of people are these Isil militants? Aren’t they supposed to read and follow the Quran? They are beheading people from any religion, even if you are a Muslim! What is up with these people?
From Mr J. R.
Dubai
Full name withheld on request
We need peace
Parents need to teach their children well. In this world, we need peace and we need love. We do not need more hate or violence.
From Ms Annie
Abu Dhabi
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A chilling fact
This type of story of police officers getting a little heavy handed is not so new (‘Woman beaten on video by LA patrol officer: ‘I thought he would kill me’,’ Gulf News, August 12). I can’t deny something like this happens from time to time. People need to try to concentrate on the incident and the people involved in it and stop characterising the whole country and its people.
It’s so typical of some on social network to bring stereotypes into play. Let’s just focus on the fact that the world is getting to be a scary place to live in.
From Ms Mahnaaz Shaikh
UAE
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Not condoned
As a US citizen, I can tell you that police officers like this are out there - some officers have an ego complex. His actions are not condoned and they in no way represent the rest of the people in the country.
From Mr Chris Pittman
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Deteriorating trust
How can a police officer beat up a woman like this? After actions like this, no one could expect civilians to trust them. This man should get maximum sentencing.
From Mr Manasseh Ayako
Dubai
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Just a pretence
I worry that people are treated very well when the inspectors are around but when they leave, the situation goes back to status quo (‘13 UAE companies found violating labour laws,’ Gulf News, August 12).
From Ms Hashnairah Hadjie Abdul Carim
Dubai
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Experienced violations
Somebody needs to check the food and accommodations quality being offered by companies and also the ones providing these services by the companies.
Even some highly reputed companies are providing food and accommodations but not as per the standard. Salaries are less and there are also no increments for three to four years, in my experience. I also find that some companies are forcing people to work and not paying any overtime.
From Mr S. H.
Abu Dhabi
Full name withheld on request
Employers taking advantage
I hope inspections have been conducted also here in Dubai and not only in Al Ain. I think many employers here, but not all, are violating the rules and making their own rules. It’s just what I’ve experienced here with my present employer. They intend for you to do overtime and work during holidays without pay, even if it’s not stated on your contract.
The sad thing is that they just take advantage of it - especially to those employees who have a lack of knowledge about the labour law.
From Ms Lhan
UAE
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Allotted hours
I would like to know if the amount of working time is also inspected. Most companies are forcing us to work for 60 hours per week, even though as per the law and contract signed we should only be working 48 hours per week. They also tend to do this without paying additional overtime.
I would also like to see awareness brought up about pending salaries.
From Mr A. D.
Dubai
Full name withheld on request
The value of life
I don’t think that capital punishment is the best answer for this crime (‘Saudi beheaded for axe attack on wife,’ Gulf News, August 12). An offender needs to understand their mistakes. If an offender is behind bars for the rest of their life, they may come to know the value of a human life.
From Ms Maria Kutty
Dubai,
No more death sentence
Offenders should be treated in a different way because their psychology is entirely different from others. I think the most painful scenario is to keep the convicts waiting after postponing a death sentence. It forces offenders to ‘live’ behind the bars, which, a lawyer described as equal to ‘virtually killing the convict every day’.
Such actions should be considered equally abusive to an individual who has been asked to die. The agony of those who are sentenced to death, waiting for the opening of the doors of gallows is beyond the thinking of ordinary human beings.
We must realise that enforcing the death penalty is an inhumane act of aggression and goes against the principles of civilised norms. In the wake of more countries joining hands together against capital punishment worldwide, very few individuals may argue and try to defend their thinking.
I would urge those who still argue to reinstate capital punishment to work for the release of several thousands of people jailed with no proper trial. A civilised and mature society cannot accept this anymore; instead a collective effort is required to find innovative ways and means to live. This would endorse the fact that humans in the modern world are distinguished from other living things but surely not lament for the return of the Stone Age era.
From Mr Ramachandran Nair
Ruwi, Oman
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