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Amanpour viewers contemplated the devastating consequences of the drug war in México. The majority felt that the legalization of drugs could end all disputes among governmental entities and citizens of México, the United States and generate profit. Speculations about the U.S. admittance of transport of drugs in and out of the border with México were a subject of debate among many, along with conflicted thoughts by the audience on alleged U.S. cooperation with cartels in México. Additional topics that were discussed lightly included the new global threat, an online war that viewers considered true and the portrayal of China by the audience as a “country that has no respect for human rights.”
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This is an absurd farce! It's outrageous that we send both the money and the guns that slaughter the people of Mexico. OF COURSE Narco-trafficking would end when the U.S. ends the money funneling into the black market. Please use this show to tell the evident truth, Ms. Amanpour, that legalization is the only answer to this solution. We have blood on our hands.
Patrick McKernan
Hampton, NH
I watched with interest your interview with the two Mexican representatives of present and past Mexican administrations and both are in agreement that the drug war and resultant death toll is terrible for their country. They also feel that this is going to be a long and costly war, given the amount of money generated by drug traffic. I find it also interesting that a portion of the blame is leveled at the U.S. for being a large buyer of illegal drugs and for allowing a weapons flow across the border entry points to arm the cartels. This would seem a good point for you, in presenting at least some question of the latter point, to ask if Mexico already has some of the most restrictive gun control laws in the world. How much help have these gun control laws proven to be?
Lee Cokley
Astoria, Oregon
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My Mother’s daughter’s short film posted on YouTube by Amanpour. touched most viewers who felt this was a compelling story with “an open dialogue” but overall “missed” key information such as the specifics on why and how the conversion from Christianity to Islamism happened. Additionally, the influence the U.S, versus China exert on the world caused uproar among the majority. The common thoughts were that China “did not appear” nationally or globally responsible, viewers commented that China’s intentions in dealing with the U.S. were “doubtful” and “power tussle” was thought to be the main motive by the majority of the audience.
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Dear Christiane, and dear colleagues:
I would like to share the following with you, after viewing the highly intolerant exchange between Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Tariq Ramadan. Both of them protest too much. Literally. Ayaan is right, but she paints Islam with a broad brush - reminiscent of socialists who hated Stalinism, and so joined forces with McCarthy. Please examine the following, by the most widely read "ancient" Islamic writer in the world today. Whatever Islam Ayaan was brought up in – it was surely oppressive and distorted, but she has a compulsion to defame everyone else who is not that way in Islam.
In peace - Yousef Daoud (Joe Martin), Author The Rose and the Lotus: Sufism and Buddhism
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The new regulations that some European countries felt the need to implement such as the ban of the Burka generated an overwhelming response among the Amanpour audience. An intense debate took place regarding the ban of the Burka and extreme opinions were expressed. The majority described Muslims’ disapproval of the banning as hypocritical because according to most, the Muslim religion freely exercised the ban of other religions in their countries of residence and when foreigners visited their countries, “women had to dress like Muslim women.” Additionally, it was mentioned that France had every right to determine the way people could dress in their country and some commented “It is strange that there isn't many women in Burka on Facebook talking about THEIR wants...but we hear their men talking, thinking, seeing, feeling, living for them!!” The minority disagreed and thought Muslims had the right to cover up “their women” in any country.
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How much sense does it make to rebuild Port-au-prince on a fault that is sure to suffer another earthquake sometime in the future? Same sense it makes, I guess, to rebuild New Orleans below sea (river) level. In my opinion, absolutely none.
Ivan
Florence, Alabama
Dear Christiane,
If Turkey has a problem with the headscarf, isn't it understandable that European nations have a problem with chadours, burquas, et al? I do not think this is either fearmongering or fanatacism. It is a reaction to extremism that goes against the established norm in the society in which we live, Having come to Greece in 1970 as a young woman raised in the USA, I found it a bit baffling to see why My wearing a mini skirt or a pants/tunic outfit was unacceptable, but I went along with the norm since it was MY choice to live in Greece. And I see no reason why the siyuation of muslim women is any different. Had I not been able to fit in, it would have been concumbent on me to leave.
Maureen
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Amanpour viewers pondered about the impact that the Mexican government has exerted in México’s drug violence. Former Mexican foreign minister, Jorge Castañeda and Consul General, Ruben Beltran shared their plan to encourage the Mexican military and the President’s initiatives to counter such violence and viewers expressed hope. The most commented solution the majority of viewers proposed was to legalize marijuana and tax it. This suggested solution by the audience was in an effort to end violence and increase the economy in México.
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Marìa Eva Otero I live in Argentina.
My questions are:
1) Why when there treats itself the topic of the cartels of the drug, does only speak about the " Mexican problem "? When there is a conflict of this nature, there are two involved sides: one that provides and other that consumes, both promoted themselves.
2) do'nt you believe that USA has not made, up to the present, a rational analysis on his role, in this tragedy that lives Mexico, and because of it it has not been solved but the stage has worsened?
And this question counts also for the inmigratory topic....
Maggie Andras I live in Southern California..Question.. Why is it with as many Federal and local officers I see when I've gone to Rosarito Beach, Mexico almost every month,you have such a problem with drug cartels?? We handled our Italian Mafia, you should be able to handle your Mexican Mafia.
Thomas J. Colatrella Legalize Marijuana and rob these murderers of 70% of their income. of course our corrupt bankers who laundered $384 billion in drug money last year alone are completely against this...and the Bankers rule America..and Obama..!
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President Karzai’s plan for reconciliation with the Taliban proved a popular topic among Amanpour viewers. Most were in support of the initiative Karzai proposed while others commented, “This is a deal with the devil!” Additionally, Haiti continued to be mentioned positively as the majority of the audience expressed a grand appreciation for the United Nations’ project to pay Haitians for labor cleanup.
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Marius Manqoba Redelinghuys Basic counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism theory holds that you have to undermine the legitimacy and public perception of any terrorist / insurgent group.
The Taliban, up-to-date, have been largely unsuccessful in their bid to garner public sympathy for their cause and ideals, and have really, to a large extent, shot themselves in the foot, so to speak.
By having the Afghan government make the move, and take the so-called moral high ground, I believe it will only further serve to illustrate the extent to which the Taliban is no longer a credible threat. It is evident that the bargaining chips are held mainly by the government, and should the Taliban reject such approaches it will, I believe, only further undermine the public sympathy and legitimacy, especially since the government is the product of a democratic election....
Mobolaji Babalola I dont think there is a way they can win over the taliban, thay are mean and also strong and things will only get worse if the war continues. President Karzai will reconcile with the taliban if he wants to run his country and the citizen would learn to live with the taliban laws soon they will get used to it. I think.
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Amanpour. viewers debated over the possibility that Britain's conservative party leader, David Cameron, could defeat Gordon Brown in this year's election. Britain’s role in rebuilding Haiti was a topic viewers also discussed. While part of the audience compared the U.S. leaders, President Barack Obama and Senator John McCain’s past election run to Cameron and Brown, others centered their discussion on Britain’s candidates and their Haiti good deeds. Most felt the Britain leaders did not show a proactive approach toward helping Haiti and expressed disappointment.
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Why hasn't anybody started to split the population and keep the women and kids in a separate area, with protection?
As for the line-ups, why has noone again organized lines for women, away from the centre with those selfish bullies, and add special line-ups for girls and younger boys, let's say up to 6 or 7, then line-ups for boys only maybe 8 to 12?
Who's the smart one giving food vouchers for women... only to have them walk away in the middle of the fury and the grabbing? Are they really going to find themselves WITH THAT FOOD, by the time they arrive at destination?? And if they do, how long will it last, until those same bullies steal it from them?
Can we have a few women organise this with intelligence? groups have to be separated. What is the need to have them all regrouped, with women holding babies, as we have seen, being shoved and smashed in the middle of the lines? Why did that happen even 2 weeks on in the disaster?
Mich
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Amanpour viewers discussed the alleged absence of the government of Haiti while the country experienced difficulty trying to recover after the earthquake. Many in the audience felt the government of Haiti’s “lack of action” to help their own, showed the indifference of the leaders to the citizens and some commented, “Has anyone seen their President? Is he still there?” The few viewers that differed in opinion commented that while they felt the government of Haiti was not doing their best, they held hope so the leaders could step up and show the country they cared to help.
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- According to a report on CNN, medical school is FREE in Haiti....but too many doctors practice in the USA?? Why did they not go back to their country and set up their medical practice there and help build hospitals to help their people?? Why wait until a catastrophe like this happens? Why not give back to the country that gave you the opportunity to become a doctor?
It is evident from this crisis where the problems of Haiti originate from. A failed government that cannot respond to the needs of its people.
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AMANPOUR. viewers manifested continuous concern for the affected citizens of Haiti. The recovery efforts the world has shown to Haiti were commended and applauded. Most felt the assistance the government of Haiti owed to its citizens was “inexistent” and described the alleged inefficiency as “mismanagement” on their part. Several suggestions to keep the country afloat were proposed by viewers like you.
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At this moment we think it is important also to give to the world positive things happening in Haiti, giving hope and possibilities for the Haitian partial recovery.
all the citizens are concerned about presently is migrating to other countries.who then is left behind if visas are granted all Haitis?
Amanpour this isn't about......, but aiming on a sustainable and long term recoverying projects. From my own perspective, i think what Haiti needs wright now is a genius as a 'commander in chief,' that'll take them from grass to great. With a good commander in chief they'll not just seek aid from the inter. communitee but also investors that will ...
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Haiti’s ongoing relief efforts and the debate about torture and interrogation that Professor Philippe Sands and Chief speechwriter to former President G. W. Bush entertained were the most commented topics. Concern over Haitians and their welfare continued to be a priority among the majority and although most agreed the interview about interrogation methods was “fantastic”, they described it as a divisive topic that “needed to be addressed.”
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Dawn Chandler Young While I agree with that we definitely need to clear up the law regarding torture and war. Terrorism is NOT a new term, it is the Oldest term in the history of human kind. We just arent used to being the terrorists. and Americans still dont understand what happened because they didnt elect Bush, and Bush and Cheney didnt comply with the law in any way shape or form, everything from the justice department filings to the yellow cake uranium, to the non compliance with congress when subpoenaed is conspiracy against the United states of America.
Melvin Hoe Fantastic interview with many great insights. Mark's reactions to this sensitive topic is quite entertaining 🙂 A very divisive topic for sure, but Professor Sands made a very good point about the UK not using "enhanced interrogation" techniques while still being able to remain safe. There has to be another way out.
Ifeanyichukwu Ikwecheghe Some times controlled torture is good, provided its designed to yield a positive result of getting useful info
Yusuf Blaq I'm against torture.
Shahpour Shahpourian of course waterboarding is a torture
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AMANPOUR. viewers responded strongly to Haitian President, Rene Preval and Prime Minister Bellerive’s statements about the Haitian tragedy. Most felt “they were not doing enough” and it was commented, “We still don't know anything about Haiti's leadership. Do they exist?” Overall, disappointment across the board regarding the Haitian leadership team was expressed. The minority continued wondering what other efforts could be of benefit to current circumstances in Haiti and some expressed absolute fear to the next calamity anywhere in the world. It was perceived the world community was not prepared for catastrophic events, and Haiti “was the example.”
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Caleb Oki – I don't think they are doing enough though.
Thembela Mahlangu – Something is wrong somewhere...why is the aid for Haitians moving at a tortoise speed??
Thembela Mahlangu – Why can't most of the seriously injured be airlifted to Miami hospitals?
Susan Tongate – We, the world, need to take this Haiti major disaster as a guide on what to do and not what to do in the future.
Cecile Kiley – I fully support John O'Shea's point of view. A core group of strategists should incorporate the ground leaders of those aid organizations that have successfully implemented aid in Haiti to date: e.g. World Vision, the Israeli Army, and so forth.
John Niceman – International community couldn't keep its eyes off Haiti, and we still don't know anything about Haiti's leadership. Do they exist? When do they plan to come out to face the criticism of doing absolutely nothing good in their country?
Cecile Kiley – And those who are donating money, shouldn't just donate it to any organisation ... they should donate it to the organisations (like World Vision) who are, according to CNN on the ground, successfully implementing aid.
Darla St Clair Sycamore – A footnote the Haitian government certainly is not in charge there they were ineffective before the quake and their own people mistrust them. How can we ensure proper governance going forward? Perhaps the country can be a ward of the UN for 5 years at least until stability that is overdue is achieved?
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