Letters: May 18, 2012

Child’s plight inspires pledge
The news that was published in Weekend Review about the conditions of the children in Madhya Pradesh, India, is perturbing (‘Death by malnutrition’, Gulf News, May 11). I thought about my diet — where I can eat anything of my choice — and the article
made me realise that there are thousands of children in my home country who are deprived of a good diet and succumbing to death because of malnutrition.
The child’s picture that went with the article makes me weep every time I look at it. Since then I have taken a pledge that I will never go for any costly or lavish meal and I will start controlling my eating habits and help the poor children in my home country within my capacity. This article is one of its kind that I have read in Weekend Review in months, and I request you to publish such sensitive issues that will make the public realise the cost of food items and to cut down their food enjoyment and wastage.
From Mr Sudhakar Nair
Dubai

Get all the facts first
I am always a little concerned with the way newspapers report incidents and the subsequent reaction of the general public (‘Loujain struggles at home after vicious attack’, Gulf News, May 14). At present the way everybody reads the report — the girl was viciously attacked by the grade four students in a sustained manner. Having worked in schools I would be extremely surprised if this was the case. Having read the report above ‘referring to an elbow to head’ I asked the question: was this actually an extremely serious accident caused by an underlying condition? Observe any playground or school and you will see students playing, pushing, jostling and in some cases coming into conflict. However, a deliberate attack that would result in these kinds of injuries would most likely need to be sustained and violent. These students need to be held accountable for the resulting injuries to the girl, but full and accurate information needs to be obtained before everybody becomes judge and jury.
From Mr Ed
Dubai
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What makes a school work?
I think the key strengths that make a school outstanding include the progress and attainment in English, mathematics and science, the students’ exemplary behaviour and their positive attitude towards learning, and the very high quality of teaching and learning in most classes. A rich and varied curriculum is also important — the commitment of the school and the very high quality of support provided to students with dyslexia and other special educational needs are required. And finally the quality of leadership throughout the school makes everything happen.
From Mr Randall Mohammad
UAE
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Careless action
I bet that someone in the agency just did this to promote themselves (‘Intelligence blunder sparks anger in Pakistan’, Gulf News, May 13). This is complete nonsense.
As for the people they not only become
terrified but also remember the past.
From Mr Salman
Dubai
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Better things to do
It would be great if both countries concentrate on poverty alleviation, providing health care facilities, building educational institutions, creating more jobs, promoting economic development in order to make both countries better in this world.
Both countries should not waste the national exchequer, time, efforts and money on “intelligence”.
From Mr Mohammad Shakeel Khan
Dubai
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Close down
This is inhumane and merciless (‘Abuse rampant at Jordan care homes’, Gulf News, May 14).
I can’t believe people can be so evil towards innocent and helpless children. All they need is mercy and care. These institutions should be shut down permanently and those poor children moved to a better place.
From Mr H.N.
Sharjah
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No background checks
It is not only happening in Jordan but in many other countries, too. It is absolutely unacceptable because these children with special needs require extra care and love from these care centres. I don’t know how a parent could leave his or her child at these centres without knowing about them.
From Mr Saleel
Dubai
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