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March 30, 2009
Letters to the Editor: March 30, 2009
- Gulf News
- Published: 23:09 March 29, 2009
Economic crisis a fallacy
Having spent much of my life as an international investment adviser, I would like to disqualify the broadly publicised fallacy that this worldwide economic crisis was due to a collapsed real estate market and resulting freeze on funds from banks. Actually, it was due to a well planned and professionally orchestrated economic agenda. It's due to the ill-hatched schemes presented by those in positions of influence, while many of these supposed 'solutions' will likely accomplish the opposite effect of what they were presented to address.
From Dr Salee Amina Mohammed
USA
Something compromised
What is this blog trying to achieve ("Life is too short to waste, plan it," Gulf News, March 21)? There are people who do a zillion things every day for 20 hours. Modernisation puts pressures on us. It is we who create things and routines for ourselves, for we choose to do so to reach our targets - emotional or objective. Everyone is right. Human thirst can never be quenched for anything, twist time in any way you like, there will always be something compromised.
From Mr Tarek Syed
Sharjah
One less customer
Mr Rakesh Bhatia's ordeal with Jazeera Airways came as a rude shock ("Missing item", Gulf News, March 23). My family has travelled by Jazeera Airways before, but without any problems. However, Mr Bhatia's problem and the manner in which it was handled is completely unprofessional. Despite being at fault, the airline subjected a hapless customer to countless emails/letters. I wish to express my solidarity with Mr Bhatia. He just lost a camcorder, so many more valuable things could be lost in this manner. Rather than understanding a consumer's plight and admitting its mistake, the airline has subjected him to further plight. The airline has unfortunately set an example of how not to treat customers. I wish to thank Gulf News for bringing this highly regrettable incident to light, for the benefit of other customers.
From Mr Devesh Rampuria
Sharjah
In the wrong
Unbelievable! That's all I can say after reading Jazeera Airways' response. How can anyone trust an airline with their luggage after such treatment? Ultimately, all they need to pay for is the damaged bag, unless they repair the bag instead of replacing it with a new one. I wonder what happens if things go missing from a corrugated box. I guess the spokesperson will replace this personally, since it doesn't cost his company anything.
From Mr Anup R. Hegde
Dubai
Think twice
I find people like Mr B. V. Subramanian Sharma very funny ("Sleeping in public buses," Gulf News, March 23). Getting irritated with people falling asleep or listening to music on the bus - seriously Mr Sharma, what is your problem? Maybe he is not affected by the current global recession and thereby concentrates on people falling asleep. After a day's hard work, which Mr Sharma obviously must not have had, people want to catch a few winks considering the slow pace of traffic. Hasn't he ever heard that listening to music actually takes the stress away? Many are worried whether they would be made redundant. Additionally, I beg to differ that a majority of the people who fall asleep hold top managerial positions - it comprises not more than two per cent. Additionally, I would like to thank Gulf News for printing Mr Sharma's letter. Its a great way to start someone's day by reading letters such as Mr Sharma's. I hope Mr Sharma thinks twice before writing an opinion that hurts people.
From Ms Althea Fernandes
Dubai
Dignity measured
Just because people are sleeping while travelling doesn't mean they do not have any dignity, Mr Sharma. The solution to your problem is very simple, if you do not want to be disturbed, please buy your own car. People who use public transport need to wake up early to catch the bus - they can't afford to be late and thereby use the time spent travelling to take a nap. Mr Sharma, I hope you understand that those people are very tired after a day's work. My advice to you would be to mind your own business.
From Mr Madie
UAE
Full name withheld by request
Live and let live
Just when I was already upset and depressed with some people who prefer to mistreat others, I had to read Mr Sharma's letter! Can he please explain how he gets disturbed when someone sleeps or listens to music? Has he forgotten how lousy trains are back home in India? Please live and let live and the world will be a better place. Maybe Mr Sharma can concentrate on issues such as climate change and write about it, if he wants his name to be published in Gulf News!
From Mr Salman Asif
Dubai
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