Corruption in the game
Pakistan cricket has been dealt a big blow (‘Fresh revelations in cricket scandal’, Gulf News, September 6). I think the element of money and the grouping in the team is a result of the background of the players who come mostly from middle class or poor families devoid of a good lifestyle while growing up. On top of that you have many people in Pakistan who show off their money. This trend is more evident with politicians and sportsmen as they are the people who represent the country. I feel that it has come down to the fact that if somebody does not take a bribe, he or she is considered as an odd person, instead of a wise individual. I personally believe that Yasir Hamed is now being tagged in by the Pakistani side to malign the investigation process, as Yasir was called to play for Pakistan.
From Mr Dawoodi Morkas
Islamabad, Pakistan

Harsh sentences for traffickers
It is so scary to read about such drug-related issues (‘Cases of drug traffickers targeting youth on the rise’, Gulf News, September 6). The young people are the future and since [their] tender age makes them vulnerable, people need to treat them with special care. Such dealers are a menace to the society and should be given the harshest punishments. A prison sentence would only give them time to redo the same trade and ruin this society. It is, indeed, incredible to note the efficiency of Dubai Police and all related organisations that have been doing commendable jobs in busting such crimes.
From Mr Tony
Dubai
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Wasting precious water
The amount of water wasted by residents evokes concern about the future of water in this country and how long this copious flow of desalinated water is going to last. Some kind of restriction on [the] usage of water needs to be enforced by the government before it is too late.
From Ms Radha Sundarakumar
Dubai

Keep giving
I cannot believe Ramadan is over. It went by so quickly and the weather did not really affect me. However, I do feel sorry for the people who are working outside on a daily basis. I do not know how they cope with the heat, and on top of that they would fast. I guess next year will truly test everyone as it would be in the middle of the summer. Eid Mubarak to everyone and I hope people will start thinking of the people who are less fortunate and donate more. You know that it is not only [during] Ramadan that you have to help.
From Mr Amjad Jumal
Umm Al Quwain

Jumping red lights risky
Some drivers usually increase their speed when they see the green light [flashing], even when they are still far away from it, and cross the junction before the traffic light turns red (‘Red light jumping in Abu Dhabi kills eight in 2010’, Gulf News September 6). In many situations this a [force of] habit and sometimes it [works]. However, when their minds become programmed to accelerate whenever the green light is [flashing], in some cases their calculations will fail and they will jump a red light and cause havoc.
From Mr Shabeer
Full name withheld by request
Dubai