An incredible human being
Mother Teresa was canonised based off of her observable humanitarian work (‘Celebrations continue in Kolkata’, Gulf News, September 6). She spent her life serving others in ways most people would not be willing to do, which is so admirable, whether you agree with her ways or not. She was an incredible human being and a true heroine.
From Mr Ratheesh Vincen
UAE
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We love Mother Teresa
The opinion piece about Mother Teresa in Gulf News was absolutely not acceptable (‘Kolkata will take a century to recover from the missionary’, Gulf News, September 4). I felt the comment was very one-sided. The day she was canonised, the world that loved and knew Mother Teresa witnessed a great moment in history, and they were all looking forward to this blessed day.
From Mr Mini Susan Thomas
UAE
Helped thousands
Mother Teresa helped thousands — the poor and the sick (‘Teresa — From Mother to Saint’, Gulf News, September 5). The world, sadly, doesn’t have enough caring people like her.
From Ms Debbie Ramsay
UAE
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Watched in admiration
While she cleaned the wounds of bleeding beggars that lay on the road, fed the hungry and washed the diseased victims, the world watched in admiration. She comforted the dying.
From Mr Sherwin Fernandes
UAE
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Pray for us
I’m extremely happy. I feel so fortunate to have met Mother Teresa and I was blessed by her during her visit to Karachi, Pakistan.
From Ms Marilyn Fernandes
UAE
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For a better future
This bomb attack has proven that Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is targeting the right criminals, therefore this incident took place as a response (‘Deadly Philippine bomb attack ‘terrorism’: Duterte’, Gulf News, September 4). I hope he carries on his work till all these dangerous people are eliminated. Throughout this situation, the people of the Philippines need to stand with him and they may have to make some sacrifices for a better future.
From Mr Sidi Shaz
Dubai
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Supporting him
Long live the city of Davao, Philippines. Nothing can pull down its President, Duterte. He has good intentions for the country. I hope that Duterte doesn’t lose hope. As Philippines citizens, we are always here to support him.
From Ms Aisha Ahlayna Hafsani
UAE
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Many enemies
President Duterte’s enemies in the Philippines consist of the Liberal Party, which wants to oust him from his presidency, and is waiting for him to declare Martial Law to finalise its plan. There is also the Drugs Triad that is against Duterte’s war on drugs. Lastly, there are the terrorist groups that Duterte has just declared an all-out war with.
From Mr Milles Cabero
UAE
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This is the price
Duterte is the lion of the Philippines. He waged a war against crime so this is the retaliation against his government. This is the price of a drug-free and a corruption-free Philippines.
From Mr Azam Chaudry
Dubai
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Discrediting him
These people are luring the Philippines President into a deadly trap. His city and his country are his strength and his weakness. They hope he will act harshly so they can discredit him. He is smarter than that!
From Ms Louella Vidal
UAE
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Will there be justice?
Applying the rule of law conveniently to different people, is illogical (‘Kerala actor arrested for ‘obscenity’, Gulf News, September 3). In this case, the chance of a conviction in court is uncertain because the chances of witnesses backtracking and changing their statements is quite common, given the influence of the accused in society. Along with punishing the offenders, the Indian government should ascertain the psychological reasons behind such misbehaviour in public. Otherwise, more crimes will follow and victims will be isolated in society.
This incident may be the first of its kind ever reported, involving a well-known educated film star, which is really a shame for Kerala. Legal experts should clarify why there is no case against a person, claiming to be a saint, appearing in public and delivering a lecture in the assembly without having any clothes on. When somebody exposes themselves in public, it quickly becomes offensive. The mere act of exposing constitutes an offence, but the absence of proper complaints would absolve the offender of the crime.
From Mr Girish R. Edathitta
Dubai
Peace-loving person
Nazia Hassan was the one who brought about the revolution of pop songs in the country (‘Pakistani pop star Nazia Hassan’s family to open school for street children’, Gulf News, September 4). She was a true peace lover and we all miss her. Still, her legendary songs, when listened to, uplift our souls. May she rest in peace.
From Mr J. H.
UAE
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Give love a chance
The world has turned a deaf ear and a blind eye to the crisis in Syria, just as it did to Somalia, until it became, what is now considered as a ‘third world country’ (‘Facebook video: The Syria Campaign’, Gulf News, September 3). Kenya stepped in to restore law and order in Somalia. So disheartening to see innocent lives lost and children, who have no idea of the meaning of Daesh and the war for that matter, killed and buried with concrete. No human has the right to inflict pain on a fellow human. Until we learn to coexist and accept that we, as humans, were created differently and we have different beliefs, we shall forever have these kinds of conflicts.
It should never matter what political ground or spiritual belief you choose to follow. What should really matter is how we live with each other as fellow beings. We should leave the judgment to the Almighty. It’s time we changed this world, it’s time we stood together and said no to war. It’s time to love and give and share, if only for future generations. We owe it to ourselves and to the future.
Let’s unite as a people and spread love not only to Syria, but to every country around the globe that is in crisis. Let’s give love a chance.
From Mr Sudi Kamau Nyokabi
Dubai
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Doesn’t warrant the Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to people who have brought about universal actions that encourage peace. Even though men who call themselves the ‘White Helmets’ have gone to great lengths to help pull Syrian people out from the rubble, that on its own, does not warrant the Nobel Peace Prize. What they did was very good, but then again, millions of common people all over the world have also helped their own people, too. They did this by pulling others out of harm’s way during catastrophic disasters. However, to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for it? I don’t think so. Maybe their own government can reward them with some type of certificate of recognition.
People in the US did not want any Peace Prize just for helping stranded people out of natural disaster zones. Many never ask for such an inflated type of recognition after doing something that has nothing to do with peace. You know, I love my Middle Eastern brothers and sisters so very much. May God help them realise the difference.
From Mr L. M.
UAE
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Face the facts
David Warner suffered from ‘Captaincy Tension Syndrome’ which Steven Smith, the Australian captain faced earlier (‘Warner criticises wickets after series win’, Gulf News, September 2). Instead of admitting his poor performance, due to obvious reasons, he is excusing himself and passing the blame on to Sri Lankan pitches. Be bold, Warner. You are otherwise a great player.
From Mr Yasmin Baseer
Lahore, Pakistan
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