Homes for stray pets
I am writing to Gulf News with regards to animal welfare. I live in the beautiful emirate of Ajman, and it has come to my attention that the residents of Ajman have ignored the stray animal issue in their neighbourhoods. There are many abandoned dogs and cats in my area and most are injured and abused. There was a case last week where a female dog was beaten badly and was left on the street to die. Many consider dogs to be unclean and dangerous, but we should not treat any living creature this way.
Being an animal lover, I have rescued these animals from the streets and have relocated them to friends and people around the UAE. I would like to propose the construction of an animal shelter in Ajman, and I hope with the assistance of Gulf News’ Letters to the editor I can get my message across to the relevant authorities.
From Mr Salah
Ajman
Record breaking player
The West Indies cricket opener, Chris Gayle, has given to his critics something to talk about at the Cricket World Cup (‘Zimbabwe’s Chatara reprimanded for beamers’, Gulf News, February 26). He smashed a breath-taking 215 against Zimbabwe at Canberra’s Manuka Oval for his first double century in 226 the One Day International (ODI). His double came off just 138 balls - the quickest 200 in all ODI cricket - including 10 fours and 16 sixes. These savage innings not only helped him regain form, but also lifted sagging spirits.
This win has given the West Indies the momentum they needed and if they continue this way, they can easily beat any stronger team in this World Cup. He is simply aggressive and no bowlers can easily block his run. Hence, beware of him!
From Mr Sunny Joseph
Kerala, India
How to stop it?
Daesh brainwashes these young girls and boys at ages when they are vulnerable (‘How Daesh recruits young brides for militants’, Gulf News, February 26). It is easy to turn their minds when these recruiters are using the right words and touch on their weaknesses. Unfortunately, and what I can’t understand is, how airports, police and customs agents at airports let them travel at such tender ages. So where is the security at airports? This is a big problem! It, of course, doesn’t help that these girls are so naïve. Social networks have a responsibility, too. Before these networks even existed, these kinds of things were not happening. But what should we do to stop this and prevent more young people flying there? This is the question.
From Ms Caty M. C.
UAE
Facebook comment
Is social media worth it?
This world and its people are more valuable to protect than social media sites. If such sites are abused, then I guess all mankind may have to forfeit using it. Just like when people take advantage of a good facility, management or companies have to stop it. I feel it may cost a lot of sacrifice, but such social media sites can be dissolved.
From Ms Priya
Sharjah
Website comment
Easy sharing
I fully agree with Priya on the misuse of social medial websites. Technological advancements are supposed to be utilised for the betterment of mankind, not the destruction of mankind. People just blindly accept these platforms and the content they share. This leads to people believing and easily sympathising with whatever has been shared to them by their friends, colleagues or relatives. A lot of this is done without even trying to know the authenticity of such materials forwarded to them. Surprisingly, many do not even waste a second in forwarding or sharing the same.
From Mr Rizwan Kazi
Dubai
Website comment
Integrating into your country
What does this have to do with the government? It’s their families who are responsible for this. They don’t want to assimilate into the UK and want special schools and live in their own communities and don’t want to mix with other people from different cultures. So, this is the result!
From Ms Aziza Al Busaidy
Dubai
Facebook comment
Government solutions
Obviously those big governments are supporting these ideas through giving the wrong concepts for groups like Daesh. Teenagers or their families shouldn’t be blamed, it’s very simple. You teach a child to hit since childhood and he or she will keep doing that until he’s seriously asked to stop.
Likewise, I believe it’s time to accept the wrongdoings of governments, and they should start fixing them. I will initiate with a solution for Western countries. They have brilliant Information Technology (IT) experts who could, if governments want, easily locate these teenagers or Daesh movements on social media and bring back peace to the world.
From Ms Shumaila Salman Jafri
UAE
Facebook comment
Negligence of parents
In a recent incident, a seven-year-old boy died after falling from the balcony of an eighth floor apartment in Sharjah. Similarly, a 19-month-old girl fell from a second floor apartment balcony and died. Though the government has tightened safety rules after falls of children from highrises, the basic responsibility lies with the parents because any type of carelessness can lead to a big disaster.
According to a survey, many children who fell down had been left alone at home. An underage child should not be left alone at home throughout the day while parents are at work because a child may need help at any time. We make a lot of struggles and efforts for our children to give them better education as well as a comfortable life, however our minor negligence puts the life of children at risk.
All parents are earnestly requested to take extraordinary care towards their children, especially when leaving them alone.
From Mr Mumtaz Hussain
Dubai
Image permanently spoiled
The Gulf News story on the climate science panel chief shows the pressure it takes to be in the spotlight like this (‘Former UN climate panel chief in hospital amid sex scandal’, Gulf News, February 26). The 74-year-old Rajendra Pachauri being charged with sexual harassment and this being followed by his resignation was shocking news in the climate change area. It is sad that in recent months one of the most top chiefs was allegedly indulging in sexual assaults. If it is true, it is unacceptable. They should behave properly and respect subordinates. Even though he has done good work, this has spoiled his image. It’s a sad state of affairs.
From Mr K. Ragavan
Bengaluru, India
Mobile phones should be banned
Despite laws in place, people continue to take them for granted and put their lives and those of the others at stake. This lax attitude goes on to prove that there is still a lot that needs to be done in this regard to deter people from using their phones to make calls or type texts while driving.
The other day, I was nearing a roundabout when a car driving besides me swerved into my lane without indicating, causing me to apply my brakes and risk my life since there were cars behind me. I later noticed that the man was busy reading a text on his phone and he was smiling while I tried to have a word with him. He just drove off without an apology since he was so engrossed with using his mobile phone. His carelessness could have proven fatal for me.
The use of mobile phones while driving should be completely banned, regardless of everything else. There should be stricter penalties and heftier fines for those who cannot help but remain glued to their phones. Why should other innocent people pay for somebody else’s inconsiderate behaviour? When will this stop? How many more people will have to lose their lives on the road before something is done to put an end to this practice once and for all?
From Ms Fatima Suhail
Sharjah
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