I was amazed to read in last week’s GulfWeekly about determined mum Rebecca Jones’ continuing efforts to win back her son Adam who was so cruelly snatched from her during a visit to her late husband’s family in Qatar.
The fact that this sad situation has been going on for two years just goes to show that nothing is as strong as a mother’s love for a child.
I found the report by Stan Szecowka very touching and it really captured the immense frustration, sadness and struggles this family in Bahrain must be continuing to endure.
It was great to hear that British Prime Minister David Cameron has stepped in to offer his assistance. Would it be possible for the authorities in Bahrain to do likewise as I would imagine they might have greater influence over their neighbours in Qatar?
This is not a case of a clash between East and West, or religious ideology or tradition as Rebecca is a Muslim and had been willing to involve her late husband’s family in the upbringing of her son. What is unforgiveable is that Rebecca was tricked into signing documents she did not understand.
That is the crux of the matter and it cannot be right in anyone’s book. Good luck Rebecca.
K. Smiley,
Bahrain.
Many thanks for the coverage in GulfWeekly on the Dubai Triathlon and Rebecca and Adam’s situation. I completed the event in two hours 57 minutes and, although yet to be confirmed, raised around BD1,800.
Dominic Miles,
Saar.
I’ve enjoyed reading Music Box columnist Stevie George’s moustache-growing antics in aid of promoting men’s health issues.
I first came across the Movember campaign in the UK a few years back when testicular and prostate cancer appeared to be ignored by the general public, the authorities and even the medical professionals.
Well done, Stevie and all the Mo Bros gang in Bahrain for highlighting such an important initiative.
Can I just ask Stevie one small favour ... can he please STOP his column’s final thoughts ... they make me cringe! Leave the laughs to the comedians.
Steve Fletcher,
Riffa Views.
Oh dear Stan, surely you meant acoustics not autistics when you highlighted the sound imperfections of the British Club in last week’s review of the Manama Theatre Club’s Fawlty Towers production. Or perhaps there were some noisy members of the audience who should have deserved your sympathy and understanding rather than a chastising. I’m told that people with this condition sometimes do not enjoy crowded rooms.
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Editor’s note: Ouch! The sub-editor and I are still NOT on speaking terms.
