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On Tuesday, AMANPOUR. viewers commented on the Mumbai water fight/globalization and whether Nigeria was being portrayed unfairly in the aftermath of the attempted plane bombing in Detroit. Regarding Mumbai, those who responded generally held a cautious view toward globalization. It was felt that the system’s benefits were not helping those on the lower end of the socioeconomic ladder fast enough, and/or was being manipulated by the “greedy” nations at the top. Others felt that globalization would eventually help those less privileged to have a better life. As for Nigeria, it was believed by many that the Nigerian people should not be made out to be supporters of terrorism because of the attempted actions of one individual. Others pointed out that the suspect had been “brainwashed” outside of Nigeria. It was also believed that Nigeria should not be on the same list as other nations where supporters of al Qaeda could be found.
What do you think about the perception of Nigeria and the effects of globalization on nations such as India? Please share your thoughts with us! In addition, if you missed the show go to http://www.cnn.com/CNNI/Programs/amanpour/ for more information.
Below, you will see some opinions from viewers like yourself. We would love to hear what you think.
Mumbai water fight/Globalization
Joseph Eduok
yea I think globalization will go a long way in helping out those that re less privileged n also provide a good life....
Dinesh Nair
There is a vast section of poor people in India who hasn't prospered from the benefits of Globalization just like the vast section of poor people in New Orleans, Louisiana, whose miserable standards of living were seen by the entire world during 2005 Hurricane Katrina.
Linda Ricci
Seems like people who would be a prime target (& ripe) for extremist recruitment – without much to live for, there's not much to lose
Barbara Neafcy
The extreme greed that is reflected in this story points to a serious condition of the lack of heart for so many people in power. Those at the bottom who suffer the most should be the ones to listen to. They are losing all hope. We seem to be a planet that has lost its way. We should treasure people, the greatest resource on the planet. I see nothing positive coming from the system as it is in Mumbai. Sounds like the same disease that much of the planet suffers from. Leaders without hearts.
Sheeba Khan
Which country in the world doesn't have problems? Utopia exists only is dreams and fairy tales. India is on its path to development and progress and it will take sometime for the entire population to reap the benefits. As far as Fawad is concerned: look what stooging to western powers has brought you guys! It has filled the coffers of people in power and army and gifted bomb blasts and suicide bombings to the common man. It's high time that the people in the corridors of power set the house in order and mend their policies.
Rahul Jain
my advice to all, AS don't see through American mirror.watch @ global view point, and see how far India has come today, compare the same India with 2 decade before, then you realize what globalization meant to be, you see today's India ,might you not see in 20 years from now. By the way,"what's the 3 rd world"? Is nothing but your narrow mind, if you see as global view point I think you can be a better human being.
Nigeria
Osaro Oyegun
I'm Nigerian and to me it doesn't really make a difference! We (Nigerians) were already 'targets' anyways albeit in a different sphere of 'vices'. The Information Minister sadly makes a point when she says our people do not have suicidal tendencies. By the way I doubt the bombers resoluteness to go through with his plan. No one reported the bomber proclaiming 'God is Great' in Arabic prior to execution of their plan. Seems a bit odd!
Asmaa Al Hadad
haha,Henry I liked ur comment alot! True, uneducation has to do nothing with such activities, the right arm for bin laden "al zawahry" is said to be a holder of two PHD's... indeed people should READ well & stop depending on ONLY MEDIA in forming their ideas
Onyebuchi Adel Odoh
once again, i appreciate my fellow Nigerians for the strong spirit we always exhibit even when we sometimes dont have enough reasons to. I strongly condemn Mutallab's action. for him not to have succeeded in that plot, shows light will forever subdue darkness. But assuming he was awarded a Nobel prize for literature at his age, then we would understand that as a team or people, we collectively share good and bad times. success has many fathers but defeat is always an orphan.
Brian Mkandla
ok if a guy from France, Germany or where ever decides to join Al qaeda in Saudi Arabia then does that mean his native country man must bare the burden?? I disagree, i'm not a Nigerian and i dont know Nigerians but Its un fair for the Nigerians to be on the same list with the likes of Pakistan, Yemen, Afghanistan, well known terrorist/al qaeda havens.
Amina Usman
This Is not a "Nigerian" issue. Mind you, this boy spent all of his youth and adulthood out of Nigeria. He was brainwashed not in Nigeria but abroad. We hear this was a planned attack by the West themselves to justify invasion of Yemen! If not why was no action taken when his dad reported? We in Nigeria are fine cos we know it is not a Nigerian or Islamic thing.