Genocide is nothing new
The world is witnessing war crimes being committed in all the conflict zones of various nations (‘Kenya mourns victims of student massacre’, Gulf News, April 6). The scope and depth of these killings defies humanity. World leaders are guilty of genocide. Their political rage became entangled with a moral crusade and the results were disastrous. It is encouraging to know that others in the world are doing what they can to apprehend war criminals and there are no statues of limitations on war crimes.
When national leaders initiate hostilities, they create the conditions and the extreme use of force coupled with limited liability and war crimes will invariably follow. We have grown accustomed to living on the brink of a nuclear precipice with a nuclear sword of Damocles hanging over us all. The people of the Middle East are facing genocide, unheard of ever since the days of Adolf Hitler.
Genocide against civilians is not new. It has been a continuing process. Around thirty years ago, Hafez Al Assad, the former president of Syria, massacred his own people while the world watched in horror as the vicious and violent attacks against the Syrian masses were carried out. While the shocking images of burning bodies, gruesome prison massacres of Syrian refugees were flashed across the screens of world television, the detailed news articles about the murders, rapes and the plight of refugees started to emerge in the media all over the globe. The world stood silent then, it still stands silent today. What a shame.
From Mr Farouk Araie
Johannesburg, South Africa
Unite to live harmoniously
I don’t see why we need to make it a big deal that Muslims will eventually outnumber Christians (‘Muslims projected to outnumber Christians by 2100’, Gulf News, April 5). Religion has divided us and until now, some people are misusing it to brainwash other people to promote evil and chaos. Why don’t we just find a way to unite all religions and live as one human race to stop these wars, religious comparisons and competition? May peace be upon us all.
From Mr J. F.
UAE
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What’s the point?
I feel there is no need for this topic hitting news headlines. It is only a calculation that is almost 84 years from now. It will cause undue worry in the subconscious of people who may not like these shifts and changes in the global community.
From Mr Hassan
UAE
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What does it even mean?
Numbers are not what matter because what really matters is how many practicing Christians and Muslims will there be. I don’t think being religious only by name counts.
From Mr Thanveer
UAE
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We are created equal
I agree with Mr Thanveer that the religion and numbers don’t matter. It only matters who does the will of God. God is the creator of all and He created us all equally.
From Mr Roy Koshy
UAE
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The same love for God
The people protesting Islamic law in Australia do not represent the majority of Australians who are very tolerant towards Muslims (‘Hundreds protest Islamic law in Australia’, Gulf News, April 5). Here in Canada, we live and work hand in hand with Muslims and we like each other, understand and respect each other for what we have, which is the same love for God.
From Mr R. Morrissette
Canada
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Dealerships distracting drivers!
This is to bring to the notice of Gulf News the plight of people staying in certain areas of Sharjah due to the amount of used cars being parked there for resale. Commuting in and out of this area, especially during peak hours is a horrendous task and it is one that takes a lot of time, resources and patience.
The sales executive selling these cars stands beside the road and tries to lure in customers causing further delays in traffic. They park their vehicles in adjoining areas, which limits the parking space available for the residents of those areas.
I think it’s high time that all the vehicle resale businesses be shifted to the outskirts of Sharjah. This will be convenient and ease traffic for those people living in these areas. I am an engineer living in Sharjah and I see and feel the plight of the people. I request the concerned authorities to please find a solution to this issue.
From Mr Ajo Thomas
UAE
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Speeding and lack of road etiquette disrupts
The number of vehicles on the road is growing every day and it is building pressure on the infrastructure. Every day new drivers hit the roads. The point of concern is the driving habits. An individual will drive completely different from what they were taught in driving school to get their licence. It seems that when someone gets on the road, he or she drives with complete disregard for the fellow drivers’ safety and road rules.
I come from a country where anyone and everyone can have a driver’s licence for life. Road rules have no meanings and might is right. Many of the drivers on Dubai roads are unfortunately from this region. There are a few things that require immediate attention of the authorities.
I don’t understand the margins to the speed limits. If it’s acceptable to drive above the limit to cater for errors, then why not drive below the limit to make roads safer? Secondly, drivers change lanes at traffic signals, which disrupt the entire flow of traffic. Driver’s joining exit lanes out of their turn and trying to make multiple lanes at the exit results in kilometres of traffic queues. Police presence is required around these exits during rush hour to keep a check on these violators that are causing inconvenience to all other drivers.
All these issues need immediate attention or else Dubai roads and etiquette will gradually decline.
Let’s act now before it’s too late.
From Ms Wini
UAE
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He achieved something great
Seeing the recent news about the missing Indian mountaineer found dead was sad to read (‘Missing Indian mountaineer found dead’, Gulf News, April 5). The 40-year-old acclaimed award winning mountaineer was found dead after a few days. Despite his friends and colleagues’ efforts, they were unable to rescue him. Only a few people have achieved this fame in mountaineering. I pray for the departed soul and the grieving family members.
From Mr K. Ragavan
Bengaluru, India
Including hopeful news is important
I was excited when reading the story in Gulf News of the US man who was rescued after 66 days at sea (‘Man rescued after 66 days adrift at sea’, Gulf News, April, 4). He was spotted drifting on his stricken sailboat, a 35-foot vessel, at approximately 322 kilometres off the coast of North Carolina by the German-registered Houston Express tanker, and he was taken aboard. When most of the reports appearing regularly in the newspapers all over the world can ruin a reader’s beautiful morning, news like this makes one jubilant and fresh. That is why I always prefer to leaf through Gulf News. Its reports are selective and its language is clear and interesting, which makes readers follow it from the first page to the last. Such special touches make Gulf News different from its peers — as different as chalk from cheese. Keep it up!
From Mr Sunny Joseph
Mala, India
Obesity, UAE no exception
This is in response to Gulf News’ appeal to readers to express their views on obesity in the UAE (‘Poll analysis: Seven in ten UAE residents are overweight’, Gulf News, April 6). I am here as a tourist for the past two weeks and my opinions might be based on incomplete observations, but, to me, it appears that many of the residents here are mostly interested in junk food.
All the fast food eateries are overcrowded. It seems that on account of workload, nobody has time for any physical activity either, thus making obesity or being overweight inevitable. Obesity as a problem is a universal one and the UAE is not an exception.
From Mr Dhananjay Apte
Dubai
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