Letters: February 8, 2012

Pain amidst plenty

This is a very touching story (‘Begging was young girl Sravani’s last resort’, Gulf News, January 3). I thank Gulf News for publishing it. In our restless march to have anything and everything that can add to the pleasures and comforts of life, we are completely blinded to the thousands of crying and sick people in our midst. Around the world, hundreds of millions of people go hungry on a daily basis. A high percentage of children in developing countries are underweight. If we can at least help one person at a time by sacrificing some of our wasteful and unnecessary spending, then we can considerably reduce the number of people in need around the world.

From Mr A. Sam Mathew
Ringgold, United States
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Let’s not forget

I felt really sad after reading the story of Sravani. I read it in front of my son. The younger generation should read about her hardship and understand what she is going through and always keep this lesson in mind.

From Ms Nishad Ebrahim
Abu Dhabi
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Never give up

Sometimes we feel tired and hopeless but we still keep moving for our loved ones. Just try the best you can and have faith. Never give up and pursue happiness. I support Sravani.

From Mr Alex Mack
Dubai
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Flicker of hope

I will always pray for this little girl and I am really happy to see that humanity still exists in this world (‘Baby-bashing may be case of abused girl venting rage’, Gulf News, January 4). People are trying hard to save her and are asking to adopt the child. I hope Falak gets well soon.

From Ms Nafisa
Ajman
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Justice must be done

I hope the baby’s health gets better soon. The horrible brutes that did this to her need to face the full force of the law.

From Mr Savio Lodh
Sharjah
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Slower pace will help Amir

As much as I have deep sympathy for paceman Mohammad Amir, his bid to re-enter top-level competitive cricket representing his country under the auspices of the International Cricket Council (ICC) should be handled with care and caution (‘Amir’s release creates a stir’, Gulf News, January 3).

The best course of action in his case will be to let some more time pass so that the current atmosphere of controversy and mistrust will clear. In the meantime, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should file an application with the ICC to get clearance for this budding fast bowler after he undergoes at least six to eight months of comprehensive rehabilitation and counselling. Such programmes should be held under the watchful eyes of experts and professionals.

Once all these basic steps have been taken and the experts have little reason to doubt Amir’s mental, psychological, physical and moral development, he might be allowed to represent his country and given a chance to start his career afresh in the international arena.

From Mr Amr Ahmad Salaria
Missouri, United States
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Redeem the talent

It is not only Amir who was involved in this, the whole of the ICC was. Unfortunately, he was directly implicated. The boy is talented; Pakistan should give him a chance.

From Mr Numan
Dubai
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On the right track

I think that this is a good idea to boost confidence in new drivers (‘Solo driver training facility launched’, Gulf News, January 4). I remember how when I was learning to drive, the moment I stepped into the driving test area, my legs would want to beat a retreat and run home! I also found the difference in the instructors’ approach to be important — one of them was very demanding and the other was more relaxed and, in turn, helped settle my nerves. Driving alone and recognising one’s own mistakes is the best way to move forward with confidence.

From Ms Agniyah Shaikh
Sharjah
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Reassuring

I think this is good news for new drivers but a few sessions with an instructor are still advisable. When I was learning to drive, one instructor was particularly demanding but two others were extremely reassuring.

From A Reader
Dubai
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