Could Brexit hurt future generations?
Today, I am seeing a scarier picture of Brexit in newspapers (‘EU to UK: Let’s get this divorce done’, Gulf News, June 26). Dividing forces are playing a strong hand, be it the UK, the US or many others. What about Dutch and French right wing politicians now eyeing a similar referendum? Scotland won’t wait.
If all groups of people get enough legitimacy to build up their borders between European states, due to the divisional psychology of their leaders who are fulfilling their own desires, it will create deep wounds for future generations.
From Mr Param Yadav
UAE
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A man of integrity
When Britons voted to break away from the European Union (EU), toppling UK Prime Minister David Cameron and dealing a thunderous blow to the 60-year-old bloc, it sent world markets plummeting. Cameron said he would resign to make way for a new leader by early October after voters opted to exit the 28-nation alliance in defiance of the predictions of economic disaster and isolation. He was the youngest Prime Minister in 200 years and his Conservative party won a large majority in last year’s election. But, Cameron’s gamble on the EU vote did not pay off, as it did on the Scottish referendum for independence. He said: “I do not think I can be the captain to take the country to its next destination.” He is right and his decision to resign shows that he is a man of integrity.
From Mr Sunny Joseph
Mala, India
It’s still our home
Just because we are living and working abroad, doesn’t mean we aren’t bothered (‘Brexit: Expatriates in UAE caught off guard’, Gulf News, June 25). It still affects us. The UK is still our home at the end of the day; our families and friends are there.
From Mr Sohail Anjum Mohammad
UAE
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Not just about borders
It’s heartbreaking to see how England and Wales feel towards the other European countries. They should remember why they joined. It’s not just about borders and economy. It’s about brotherhood.
From Ms Zafeiria Kokkini Al Aboodi
UAE
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Germany leading
Now, Germany is like a single mother leading the EU. Germany is going to raise Europe.
From Mr Khuzema Amthaniwala
Dubai
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Poisonous relations
Mr Khuzema Amthaniwala, perhaps you are unaware that Germany can be a dominating and controlling mother. It is best that her adult children maintain a healthy distance from such maternal narcissism. Toxic parents are a poison to future generations.
From Ms Gaby Priestley
UAE
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Not a bad thing
I agree that Brexit is getting much backlash from the common people (‘Brexit, a sign of anti-elite revolt: analysts’, Gulf News, June 26). However, I don’t necessarily think that Brexit is a bad thing, in all honesty!
From Ms Lynn Davison
UAE
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Won’t go as planned
Having more than six million EU workers — from professionals to waiters — does make a difference to the UK (‘Airlines exposed to Brexit volatility’, Gulf News, June 25). They have put themselves in a very bad position and they don’t even know it yet.
All they want is for the eastern Europeans to leave, and to stop immigrants from settling, so that they don’t have to bear the cost.
From Mr Yasser Hashem
Dubai
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Why make this negative?
I do not understand why people are now freaking out. Why do things that work have to be negatively impacted because of Brexit? Brexit is about the UK population, which has been negatively impacted by the EU agreements. British people want to regain their ability to have a real say about their lives. They are leading within their country! It is not about destroying all that works, it is about fixing all that doesn’t. Why do humans have to view everything negatively, other than war?
From Ms Poppe Elis
UAE
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Scotland can’t separate
If Scotland broke its partnership with England, it would create massive instability within Scotland (‘Britain votes to leave European Union, Cameron resigns’, Gulf News, June 26). If they were to join, the dictating EU would demand massive amounts of money that Scotland would not have, and Westminster would not send any money to Scotland. Oil is virtually worthless, so the whole of Scotland would be bankrupt in months, if it split from the rest of the country. They would lose everything.
From Mr Peter Brown
UAE
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Students standing together
I am so proud of my son wanting to support his Muslim friends at school (‘Kids on their first fast’, Gulf News, June 24). He is a non-Muslim and I am always supportive of his desire to connect with others, but this was the first time he has explained his determination to not have water while fasting. Most days, he comes home and decides to end his fast by eating some candy.
From Ms Linda Jean Evans
Dubai
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Commendable role
Solar Impulse 2 has completed a historic flight across the Atlantic Ocean — it is the first solar plane making a trip around the world (‘Solar impulse team excitedly waiting to reach Abu Dhabi’, Gulf News, June 24). This would definitely revolutionise civil aviation history and change the present perceptions of this field, thanks to the role played by the UAE authorities in this mission. The steps taken by them towards renewable energy and clean technology is commendable. These initiatives, to have clean, sustainable energy and to save our environment, should be adopted by other nations. It would be a big step towards keeping our planet safe and green for generations to come.
From Mr Eappen Elias
Dubai
Our fascination
There are always risks involved when handling animals (‘Amazon jaguar shot dead after Olympic torch ceremony’, Gulf News, June 23). They can be unpredictable, which is part of why we are fascinated by them.
From Ms Nelia Brummer
Pretoria, South Africa
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A really bad idea
I agree with the comments made in the report by the committee organising the Rio Olympics. They should not have brought the animal to the torch ceremony in the first place, and chaining up a wild animal does not represent the spirit of the Olympics. They didn’t even go through the proper channels to make it legal for them to bring this magnificent creature to the event! Talk about a massive mistake. It’s not a good way to begin the festivities.
From Mr Kamden Louis
UAE
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Hurting humanity
According to reports, Omar Mateen was a US citizen, born in New York, and he was the son of Afghan immigrant parents (‘Trump is wrong: I reported Mateen to the FBI’, Gulf News, June 24). He was a regular patron at the nightclub where he eventually shot all those people. In all areas of the world, Muslims have been known to bitterly oppose the twisted ideologies of terrorists and deranged people like Mateen. Unfortunately, this goes unnoticed. I feel the welcome space for Muslims is shrinking, everywhere in the world. The leadership of the US and the world must imbibe the fact that there are antisocial people in every nation and community. They suffer from acute myopic vision and have no qualms in hurting humanity. They do not value the coexistence of humans everywhere.
From Mr Nasir Soomro
Hyderabad, India
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