No escaping assigned gender roles
At the end of the day, a working wife or mother still runs the household, with chores like cooking, cleaning, monitoring children’s homework, taking care of the children per se, and all other wifely duties, after she gets home from work (‘Do millennial men want stay-at-home wives’, Gulf News, April 8). Meanwhile, the husband often sits and checks his phone, watches television and waits for dinner to be served. The woman is overworked if she chooses to follow her career and be a mother/wife at the same time. Is that gender equality?
From Ms Pangkay Ortega
UAE
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Not a man’s choice
I think only the word ‘millennials’ infuriates me more than the topic of gender equality. Although, I have to say, I think it’s not up to the man to decide whether his wife should be a homemaker or not. That’s up to her to decide and it also depends on how equipped the husband is, to take over and provide for the family single-handedly. I believe that it takes two people to make it work, so if it comes to financial status, providing for the family should be a shared duty between the husband and wife.
From Ms Cassandra Debbie Sandra
UAE
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The welfare of all animals
I would like to respond to a letter from Mr Eappen Elias, where I feel he is biting his tongue (‘Letters to the editor: The right to eat and live’, Gulf News, April 8). He wrote that he was worried about the welfare of lions and other carnivores, who are faced with the slaughter ban in Uttar Pradesh, India.
But what about displaying a little mercy towards the cows that are killed every day to feed the carnivores? Are these not living beings whose welfare we humans should think about?
So, look at things in a broader perspective and learn to support positive moves and ideologies. When there are other means to survive, why should humans shun animals? In fact, the slaughter ban in India caused me to rethink the whole concept of keeping animals in zoos just for our pleasure. They should be released into the jungle and be allowed to live their own lives.
From Dr Harish Gupta
UAE
Why should people suffer?
An overwhelming percentage of population in any country is completely innocent (‘Facebook debate: Access to encrypted messaging apps’, Gulf News, April 9). Why must the privacy of a majority of people be violated, in order to track such a tiny number of offenders? Even if these platforms were monitored, criminals would find other ways of orchestrating their attacks. That’s where the real problem lies – in the heads and hearts of these people.
From Mr Jonathan Botha
Dubai
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Saving lives
I have no issues and I have nothing to hide. I agree to any cause that will help save lives.
From Ms Lisa Goswell
UAE
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My personal space
I believe social media sites and mobile applications are monitored. I think there is no problem when you chat with your loved ones and send out pictures to them. To track or identify terrorists, messaging apps should be strictly observed, but our private conversations should not be leaked.
From Mr Mohammad Ansar
UAE
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Safety is more important
I would agree to divulge any information. I am ready to compromise my privacy when it comes to the security of the country. Saving lives of others is more important than keeping one’s own private space.
From Ms Mehzabin Seddiqi
UAE
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For our own sake
I think it should be allowed, because nothing is more important than everyone’s security.
From Mr Imran Ayoub Khan
Dubai
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Prying eyes
It was alleged that the killer in the UK Parliament attack acted alone. If that is the basis of why the country’s government wants access to encrypted messages, then what about the daily crimes in the country? Is this being used as an excuse? Hasn’t the UK government started decrypting messages yet?
From Mr Abdin Ahmad
Dubai
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Let’s face it
Yes, the authorities should be allowed to access and read people’s messages for the security and safety of all people.
From Mr Ahtasham Imtiyaz
Karachi, Pakistan
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