Hypocrisy

The National Transitional Council (NTC) is doing the same thing that they accused former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi of doing — killing people (“Libya’s NTC says Gaddafi buried: report”, Gulf News, October 25). The naked display of his body that was played out over the past few days was shocking. People, including children, lining up to see rotting corpses is far from ethical behaviour and is against the teachings of various religions, including Islam. I hope and pray that the Libyan people will remain united and the country will get back on the path to success.

From Mr Mohammad
Dubai
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What is the speed limit?

One of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce accidents is to enforce speed limits. I really do not understand why it is not done at the speed mentioned on the signboards. The maximum speed allowed on Shaikh Zayed Road is 100km/h. However, we are not fined until we reach 120km/h. As a result, someone who wants to follow the speed limit of 100km/h is pushed out of the way as people start honking, flashing lights and abusing them. I have seen this happen. If people think that the speed of 100km/h is low then they should request to increase it, but if it is a safe speed limit then it’s best to keep it at 100km/h. The important thing is to enforce a specific speed limit. Dubai is a beautiful emirate with great people and it is painful to see dangerous behaviour on the road as some violators break the speed limit without being punished.

From Mr Devendar
UAE
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Controlled

Children should not be allowed to surf the internet alone (“Parents urged to monitor children’s online activities”, Gulf News, October 26). There should be censorship or some programme that controls and protects the display of unwanted words, pictures and links when they are searching for something online. We cannot watch them all the time. So, the authorities should introduce some new method for browsing and control the search option limits.

From Mr B. Dan
UAE
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Teach them right

This is a very good move. My request to all parents is that the world is changing at a very fast pace and there are now scientific ways of doing things in each and every field of life. I do not rule out the fact that some parents feel spanking the child becomes inevitable, but believe me this will take your child away from you and he or she will start confiding in others. Be your child’s best friend and they will always be open with you. Guide your children in a way that they never try to do anything that they believe you would not approve of because you cannot supervise your child all the time. What will you do if they misbehave at their friend’s place or anywhere else? I request all parents to put their ego aside when interacting with their children, and I want everyone to remember the old saying that the child starts from the point where his father stops. Try to reach their level and treat them with love — believe me it will work. Do not physically punish them, instead look into the situation and solve things scientifically and I believe you will definitely win.

From Ms Asghar
Sharjah
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Unimaginable

It is really sad to read this news (“Man gets life sentence for letting friend rape his wife”, Gulf News, October 26). For a woman it is one of the worse things that can happen. Let alone the trauma of being raped by a stranger, but to add to that misery, the shock of your own husband planning it and watching it happen to you. I had tears in my eyes when I read this. I think capital punishment is best suited for this crime.

From Ms Afreen Lekhraj Tolani
UAE

Rethink

This seems to be a one-off case that got attention because some reporter thought it would make a sensation (“Honour killing: Woman hanged, beaten, burnt on pyre in India”, Gulf News, October 25). The people who have committed this killing in India are from a village — they lack sufficient exposure to the sensibilities of the world outside.
Think of all those cases that do not get reported. Cultures driven by honour and shame need to rethink their boundaries.

From Mr Cholvaz
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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