What is the purpose?
For the sake of argument let us assume that the US is using media wars and mind games to topple the present Syrian regime (‘Washington’s mind games’, Gulf News, August 20). Let us say that the US has brilliantly shaken the trust in the ability of the Syrian regime to hold up and that the media planted the seeds of doubt and spread rumours and predictions, which helped lead to division and defection. Let us say that the US is financially supporting the opposition to topple Syrian President Bashar Al Assad. In the end come to think of it, the purpose is to stop the massacre in Syria. How many more have to die for the international community to take aggressive action in stopping Al Assad? Is there any country in the world with a definite formula to stop the killing in Syria? China and Russia vetoed the United Nations Security Council resolution twice and yet they can offer no solution to stop the unrest in Syria. The Arab League itself wants a regime change in Syria. The Arab League, like any media outfit except that of Syria, China’s, Iran’s and Russia’s state run television, want an end game. Ending the tyranny in Syria by means of psychological or physiological warfare (as the writer said) is as good as any other means. As to the question raised – what is planned after the game? Ask Iran, China and Russia – maybe they have an idea.
From Mr Carlos Ante
Dubai
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Two mistakes
The parents must be charged for their serious negligence – first for leaving the baby alone in the car and secondly for leaving the car running at a petrol station, which is a very serious safety hazard (‘Police to reward baby snatch hero’, Gulf News, August 21). They are liable for this and should be punished. However, I feel that they should be pardoned.
From Mr Jose Kokkat
Abu Dhabi
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No excuse
The parents should be punished – it doesn’t matter if you left your child in the car for one minute or two seconds. I don’t think a hefty fine would be enough for the parents.
From Mr Ahmad
Sydney, Australia
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Lesson learnt?
A mother leaving her new-born baby alone in the car? I really hope parents, especially mothers, finally learn their lesson and become more careful and responsible!
From Ms Rowena
Abu Dhabi
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Try something else
Fining someone is not the solution. We all know things happen unexpectedly. The parents acted wrongly when they left the child alone in the car, but let this be a lesson to them and to others so that these kinds of mistakes can be minimised or erased.
From Mr Sunil
Dubai
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Don’t point the finger
When your home is made of glass don’t throw stones. I am sure that all of you have left your children for a moment in the car while the engine was running. So stop talking negatively about others and remember that when you point the finger at others, three are pointed back at you.
From Mr Wosim Tahan
Dubai
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Make sure it doesn’t recur
How could the parents leave a month-old baby like that? They should be punished. They were lucky to have found the baby unharmed? Strict rules should be placed so that whoever leaves their children in the car is penalised and punished.
Shenoy
Sharjah
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Misguided
I loved reading this comment (‘Dictatorship of the media’, Gulf News, August 22). As an American I could not agree with the writer Faisal Al Qasim more. I believe that negative aspects of Western culture has slipped quickly into this area. The one thing I would add is that do not be quick to think that the West is past this dictatorship by the media. Girls and boys in the US are blinded by this horrible false reality and know or show little interest in thinkers, philosophers, humanitarians and politics. It will, without a doubt, lead to a misguided youth in the West and the Middle East.
From A Reader
Abu Dhabi
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