US police shooting not handled properly
Well, I didn’t see any gun pointing at any officer in the released video footage from Charlotte, North Carolina in the US (‘Family releases shocking video of Charlotte shooting’, Gulf News, September 25). The victim even had a traumatic brain injury (TBI), which is a mental disorder. I think they just killed him in cold blood and, to me, it’s obvious. The man that carried out a mass shooting in a mall was taken by the police alive! We need to see the body cameras of the police officers to prove how they executed this arrest.
From Ms Idebu Debbie Idebu
UAE
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Shouldn’t be like this
I don’t think police officers in the US are being trained properly in how to handle these situations. Perhaps they also haven’t had enough exposure outside of their own community. In any case, education is the solution. They are being trained to be like the military these days. They are supposed to be a vital part of the community, which means being well integrated. People shouldn’t be afraid of their town’s police force. It’s depressing when we take into consideration just how much an efficient policing system can improve a community.
From Mr Charles Rochester
UAE
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Standing strong for children
It would be so sad if the authorities find out that these children, who have been collected from all over the world, have been abused (‘Brangelina: FBI yet to investigate Maddox claims’, Gulf News, September 25). What a shock for these children if they suddenly have their world turned upside down once more in their lives! I really hope with my heart that Angelina Jolie is able to stand strong for her children regardless of what happens to her husband.
From Ms Kristina Mayra
Dubai
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Stop the witch hunt
My goodness! For sure they are not abused and you tell me one parent who has not once freaked out at his teenage son. Stop the witch hunt. Our parents would all be in custody. We all got them angry at least once. Parents are human and teenagers can be very frustrating.
From Ms Kiru Koha
UAE
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Seems dramatic
Let’s consider firstly how well he has treated the children versus the father’s discipline in the past instead of investigating this. I don’t understand why the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) would be involved anyway? They should be investigating more serious offences by others. Is it just because this couple is famous that this over the top action is set in place?
From Ms Maxene Dodds
UAE
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Can father be trusted?
They made the father sign a paper promising he will take care of the child (‘Sharjah police reunite missing boy with family’, Gulf News, September 25)? Isn’t this his job to begin with? I am very concerned about the father’s accountability.
From Ms Ioana Askar
UAE
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For responsibility
I think the document he signed this time will make him assume all legal responsibility if it were to happen again. I’m not sure though if there is any legal basis for that.
From Mr Sam Ham
Dubai
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Report missing son
Why did the father not report his missing son to the police in the first place? It’s completely irresponsible.
From Ms Lorraine D’Costa
UAE
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Is he wanted?
If the parents did not miss him, perhaps they never cared and perhaps they pushed him out. If they don’t want him, I’m sure there is someone who would. He’s only four years old! Can the police not check on the background of this child’s family?
From Ms Rebecca Reay
UAE
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Time for serious efforts!
As the refugee crisis has been on the rise following the crisis in Syria mainly, there has been no end to finding a long lasting solution to the plight of millions of people, especially children (‘UAE to receive 15,000 Syrian refugees in next five years’, Gulf News, September 23). The numbers released by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) may not even be accurate, as unofficial figures may go high and well beyond the calculated numbers. The worst scenario would be the life of newborns and youth who obviously deserve better, like many others their age in the rest of the world. Those responsible make no serious effort to help these people.
The European countries have been so generous in welcoming thousands of people. These refugees have been pulled out of their homeland due to the mass errors done by their leaders. It is high time to find a tangible solution to the ongoing disasters in some of the Middle Eastern countries that have already claimed millions of lives, as well as billions worth in properties. It’s really great that the UAE will be taking in refugees.
From Mr Ramachandran Nair
Oman
Strikes and their implications
If a community’s normal routine is disturbed, people will be affected both locally and globally was true (‘Boycotting all-party meet on Cauvery row: Karnataka BJP’, Gulf News, September 22). This happens mainly due to strikes by workers, unions and other parties who will stop their work and not allow for the necessary daily functions to happen. Of course, this is allowed legally in many countries. On one hand, I applaud people protesting for their rights to get their things done peacefully, but on the other hand if the people turn to violence, this is not acceptable.
Recently in my city, Bengaluru, India, a peaceful strike turned into violent one with looting and the destruction of public property. This protest is due to water sharing between two states. If you look into the total damage of this protest, you can make arrangements for solving the water crisis. Mobs with illiteracy and anger is one of the main causes for this.
The government should implement a law if public property is damaged, that those criminals will be taken to task on the spot. When a government allows for strike, they should be prepared for the eventualities without hesitation to punish any criminals. That will reduce the huge loss on damages and casualties. Will the government look into this valid point whenever strikes are allowed? As an Indian citizen, I strongly condemn the damage of public property. I hope in the future protests will be peaceful.
From Mr K. Ragavan
Bengaluru, India
End the conflict
The Cauvery River in India is usually quiet in recent years with the normal monsoon season, when the reservoirs in Karnataka are full. It is only during the period of deficient rains that the problems arise. Ironically, it is the politicians who, instead of dousing the fire with water, add fuel to the fire. Not only does it lead to the destruction of public property, but it’s even at the cost of precious innocent lives. Though time and again the Supreme Court directed the Karnataka government to release a certain quantum of water, the state government has gone against the advice of the Supreme Court and caused hardships to the farmers of both the states. It is high time the central government constituted a Cauvery Committee to finalise the quantum of water to all the Southern states and put an end to this yearly disturbance.
From Mr N. Mahadevan
Mylapore, India
We’re already robots
From my interactions with employees in the workforce, I think humans become robotic after some time (Poll analysis: Are you worried robots will steal your job?’, Gulf News, September 26). People forget to smile or give extra assistance to customers once in a job for any length of time. This is, of course, with the exception of a few who find joy in their work and show their human face. Most people just do their jobs mechanically, so robots may really not make much of a difference to people at the receiving end.
From Ms Roopa Jacob
Dubai
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