Re: "Bombs Kill 13 Afghans; Elderly Man Dies in Raid" March 22, 2010
To the Editor:
I know that it is probably the height of naivete to wonder what this world has come to when people celebrating a holiday are killed in a bombing. However, I find it difficult to understand why thirteen people were killed in Afghanistan during a Norwuz celebration. I also wonder why the news these deaths was paired with a story of an elderly man killed in a raid. These two topics had little in common other than both happened in Afghanistan and resulted in the deaths of innocent people. Both of these events are tragedies. Don't they qualify as their own story? It seems to be more tha sad that these events were shoved together in a story smashed into the margin. Surely we've become too comfortable with the deaths of people in the Middle East if the news of picnickers being killed and innocent people being killed in taids no longer warrants the front page. It is truely a sad commentary on today's world.
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Showing posts with label Cheryl F.. Show all posts
Monday, April 19, 2010
Nuclear Power for All?
Re: "Israel Plans Nuclear Plants for Civilian Use" March 10, 2010
To the Editor:
I find it interesting that France supports Israel's push for nuclear technology. They say it will be used strictly for civilian use, yet France is one of the countries opposed to Iran using nuclear power for medical purposes. Doesn't that seem a little hypocritical? I realize that in the past, Western countries have had a reason to doubt the word of Iran. I know, also, that the West has maintained strong ties with Israel, but it seems to me to be wrong to say one countryin the Middle East has more right to nuclear tschnology than another country. Such comments are what make Middle Eastern countries distrustful of the West. Also, who's to say that Israel will use the technology for civilian use only? Isn't it possible that there is a chance that Palestine could be a target for the newly acquired power? Jordan is right to postpone cooperation unti a settlement can be reached in the conflict. One can never be too sure of another's motives.
To the Editor:
I find it interesting that France supports Israel's push for nuclear technology. They say it will be used strictly for civilian use, yet France is one of the countries opposed to Iran using nuclear power for medical purposes. Doesn't that seem a little hypocritical? I realize that in the past, Western countries have had a reason to doubt the word of Iran. I know, also, that the West has maintained strong ties with Israel, but it seems to me to be wrong to say one countryin the Middle East has more right to nuclear tschnology than another country. Such comments are what make Middle Eastern countries distrustful of the West. Also, who's to say that Israel will use the technology for civilian use only? Isn't it possible that there is a chance that Palestine could be a target for the newly acquired power? Jordan is right to postpone cooperation unti a settlement can be reached in the conflict. One can never be too sure of another's motives.
Re: "U.N. Official, on Gaza Visit, Call for End of Blockade" March 3, 2010
To the Editor:
You have to know things are getting to a breaking point when a UN official finds mud huts built by Gazans as a sign that people can "overcome even the worst problems.: The blockade in Gaza is, as John Holmes said, a "collective punishment of 1.5 million Palestinians." Why are all of these people continue to be punished? Is it because Hamas captured and Israeli soldier in 2006? It seems to me that a blockade only stregthens the hate of people of Gaza feel for those that enforce it.
To the Editor:
You have to know things are getting to a breaking point when a UN official finds mud huts built by Gazans as a sign that people can "overcome even the worst problems.: The blockade in Gaza is, as John Holmes said, a "collective punishment of 1.5 million Palestinians." Why are all of these people continue to be punished? Is it because Hamas captured and Israeli soldier in 2006? It seems to me that a blockade only stregthens the hate of people of Gaza feel for those that enforce it.
Checking Passports?
Re: "Suspect List Grows by 15 In a Killing In Dubai" February 25, 2010
To the Editor:
THe investigation into the assassination of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh seems to leading investigators into a complicated web. What disturbs me most about this killing isn't that evidence is showing that the Israeli secret service may have been involoved. Or that the suspect list is now up to 26 people. What scares me most is that the suspects were all able to obatian forged passports from different countries and were able to enter the United Arab Emirates without any real problems. I was under the impression that airport and border security throughout the world have been becoming more diligent about spotting forged documents. As the article said, the suspects came through countries that didn't have extra precautions. I hope that this event causes more precautions to be taken. Every single person that enters a country should be throughly screened. If that doesn't start happening, more assassinations can certainly be expected.
To the Editor:
THe investigation into the assassination of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh seems to leading investigators into a complicated web. What disturbs me most about this killing isn't that evidence is showing that the Israeli secret service may have been involoved. Or that the suspect list is now up to 26 people. What scares me most is that the suspects were all able to obatian forged passports from different countries and were able to enter the United Arab Emirates without any real problems. I was under the impression that airport and border security throughout the world have been becoming more diligent about spotting forged documents. As the article said, the suspects came through countries that didn't have extra precautions. I hope that this event causes more precautions to be taken. Every single person that enters a country should be throughly screened. If that doesn't start happening, more assassinations can certainly be expected.
Be Careful What You Ask For
Re: "Iran's Enrichment Plans Prompt New Sanction Calls" February 9, 2010
To the Editor:
Iran's search for nuclear technology is leading to more distrust from the West. Why? I understand that there is some bad blood between the West and Iran, but if they are going to be using uranium for a medical reactor, isn't that a good thing? Won't it keep Iran from converting it to weapons-grade plutonium? This is what the West wanted, a stop to possible nuclear weapons in Iran's hands. I agree that there needs to be sanctions on the use of uranium. I think all nations should be subject such sanctions.
To the Editor:
Iran's search for nuclear technology is leading to more distrust from the West. Why? I understand that there is some bad blood between the West and Iran, but if they are going to be using uranium for a medical reactor, isn't that a good thing? Won't it keep Iran from converting it to weapons-grade plutonium? This is what the West wanted, a stop to possible nuclear weapons in Iran's hands. I agree that there needs to be sanctions on the use of uranium. I think all nations should be subject such sanctions.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Picnics and Celebrations are Deadly
Re: "Bombs Kill 13 Afghans; Elderly Man Dies in Raid" March 22, 2010
To the Editor:
I know that it is probably the height of naivete to wonder what this world has come to when people celebrating a holiday are killed in a bombing. I find it difficult to understand why thirteen people were killed in Afghanistan during a Norwuz celebration. I also wonder why the news of these deaths was paired in a story of an elderly man killed in a raid. These two topics had little in common other than both happened in Afghanistan and resulted in the deaths of innocent people. Both of these events are tragedies. Don't they qualify as their own news story? It seems more than sad that these events were shoved together in a story smashed into the margin. Surely we've become to comfortable with the deaths of people in the Middle East if the news of picnickers and elderly people being killed no longer warrants the front page. It is truly a sad commentary on today's world.
To the Editor:
I know that it is probably the height of naivete to wonder what this world has come to when people celebrating a holiday are killed in a bombing. I find it difficult to understand why thirteen people were killed in Afghanistan during a Norwuz celebration. I also wonder why the news of these deaths was paired in a story of an elderly man killed in a raid. These two topics had little in common other than both happened in Afghanistan and resulted in the deaths of innocent people. Both of these events are tragedies. Don't they qualify as their own news story? It seems more than sad that these events were shoved together in a story smashed into the margin. Surely we've become to comfortable with the deaths of people in the Middle East if the news of picnickers and elderly people being killed no longer warrants the front page. It is truly a sad commentary on today's world.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Fight for the Right
RE: "Iranians Protest Bill On Rights Of Women" February 18, 2010
To the Editor:
This article carries an important message to women throughout the world, not just the Middle East. The notion that women are inferior to men is something that haf been fought for generations. The fact that women in Iran are reclaiming their rights has bearing on the entire population of women. Though women have been subjugated since the Islamic Revolution, they have begun to stand up for their rights again. The protesting of new legislation that further demeans women is very important indeed. One needs only to look at how dissenters are treated to know that this is a battle worth fighting for. That those that protest would choose to face such treatment speaks not only of their bravery, but also of the cowardice of those creating such unjust laws. I hope that through the actions of those fighting, other women in the world will see their own value.
Cheryl F.
To the Editor:
This article carries an important message to women throughout the world, not just the Middle East. The notion that women are inferior to men is something that haf been fought for generations. The fact that women in Iran are reclaiming their rights has bearing on the entire population of women. Though women have been subjugated since the Islamic Revolution, they have begun to stand up for their rights again. The protesting of new legislation that further demeans women is very important indeed. One needs only to look at how dissenters are treated to know that this is a battle worth fighting for. That those that protest would choose to face such treatment speaks not only of their bravery, but also of the cowardice of those creating such unjust laws. I hope that through the actions of those fighting, other women in the world will see their own value.
Cheryl F.
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