Dubai is starting a building development on one of its nicest pieces of beach!
And the general population is asking why and trying to tell the government it is not happy!
But there is limited outlet for these things.
So am adhoc petition has been started!
Over 3600 signatures and counting!
WOW!
Direct public participation is not so common in the UAE!
Go To: www.petitionspot.com/petitions/savejumeirah
Alternatively www.dm.gov.ae and the "have your say" area is a place to talk directly to the government!
The one thing that is for sure is people in the UAE want a voice and are looking for ways to be heard!
James Piecowye took over Nightline in October 2006 until it was canceled in June 2018. The cast and crew of Nightline decided to keep the show going and this is where James posts the notes.
Showing posts with label voice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label voice. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Thursday, December 07, 2006
UAE TEENs
So they are smart, they are hmble and they are UAE national women!
Oh and did I mention they are teenagers?
We listened to three very tuned in UAE teens talk about being a woman in the UAE.
Culture, society, westernisation, cloths, fear...
We got inside the head of UAE teenage women for 2 hours...
What was your impression?
Oh and did I mention they are teenagers?
We listened to three very tuned in UAE teens talk about being a woman in the UAE.
Culture, society, westernisation, cloths, fear...
We got inside the head of UAE teenage women for 2 hours...
What was your impression?
Sunday, December 03, 2006
apology or not?
Last night we started with this idea.
Should Britain apologise for its role in the slave trade?
Tony Blair has expressed his "deep sorrow" at Britain's role in the slave trade but stopped short of offering a full apology, despite pressure from some black campaigners and community leaders.
The Prime Minister's condemnation, delivered in the run-up to the bicentenary of Britain's decision to abolish slavery, has reignited debate over judging history by modern moral standards.
Earlier this year, the Government announced that First World War soldiers shot for "cowardice" would be officially pardoned.
Do you think Britain should apologise for its role in the slave trade? Is it useful or futile to apply contemporary ethics to historical events?
If you agree that Britain should seek to make amends for the iniquities of the past, how far back should we look?
Some said yes any apology is a start.
The issue?
What you do once you say sorry!
Should Britain apologise for its role in the slave trade?
Tony Blair has expressed his "deep sorrow" at Britain's role in the slave trade but stopped short of offering a full apology, despite pressure from some black campaigners and community leaders.
The Prime Minister's condemnation, delivered in the run-up to the bicentenary of Britain's decision to abolish slavery, has reignited debate over judging history by modern moral standards.
Earlier this year, the Government announced that First World War soldiers shot for "cowardice" would be officially pardoned.
Do you think Britain should apologise for its role in the slave trade? Is it useful or futile to apply contemporary ethics to historical events?
If you agree that Britain should seek to make amends for the iniquities of the past, how far back should we look?
Some said yes any apology is a start.
The issue?
What you do once you say sorry!
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
smoking and ADD
ADD has nothing to do with smoking but these were the two tipics yesterday!
Lots to learn and lots to think about.
The message?
There are a lot of interests out there trying to convince you that they have the answers and that this or that pill might help! THINK! THINK> THINK!
Talk, consult, talk, think... and some more it is a life you are playing with.
Smoking... it is a tough habit and has a giant footprint of impact!
The general response was as Phil put it, "I love smoking but with I had never started!"
And just a reminder that speaking on air is not a right but a privilege and I take it seriously!
Lots to learn and lots to think about.
The message?
There are a lot of interests out there trying to convince you that they have the answers and that this or that pill might help! THINK! THINK> THINK!
Talk, consult, talk, think... and some more it is a life you are playing with.
Smoking... it is a tough habit and has a giant footprint of impact!
The general response was as Phil put it, "I love smoking but with I had never started!"
And just a reminder that speaking on air is not a right but a privilege and I take it seriously!
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Wednesday free for all Dubai!
And there is no doubt that one of most significant issues among all living int he UAE today is the need to have a voice.
Caller after caller is asking who is listening to them?
How can we effect change?
Has economics cast a dark shadow over the civil side of society?
Case in point is the fact that Dubai's only women's shelter has had to move to a smaller location, rent the reason, and thus women in need and their children are out on the street!
We hear that Dubai is this fantastic city, it is, but there needs to be balance and in many cases this balance is skewed today.
Truckers that run red lights to be deported!
Smart traffic systems!
Progress is here now it needs to be rounded out.
The question is how?
Keep calling, keep talking!
"If you throw enough mud at the wall some is bound to stick!"
Caller after caller is asking who is listening to them?
How can we effect change?
Has economics cast a dark shadow over the civil side of society?
Case in point is the fact that Dubai's only women's shelter has had to move to a smaller location, rent the reason, and thus women in need and their children are out on the street!
We hear that Dubai is this fantastic city, it is, but there needs to be balance and in many cases this balance is skewed today.
Truckers that run red lights to be deported!
Smart traffic systems!
Progress is here now it needs to be rounded out.
The question is how?
Keep calling, keep talking!
"If you throw enough mud at the wall some is bound to stick!"
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