Naming the teams
Sukha Singh,
Labasa
Just wondering why the Fiji Football did not ask the Prime Minister or the Attorney General to name the soccer players to Rio.
Genuine and true
Fulori Turaga,
Suva
It is so gratifying and uplifting to see the many Fijians supporting Ben Ryan in the selection of his final squad to the 2016 Rio Olympics.
While some may not accept this with open arms, many might think otherwise. Whatever his decision is, I plead to all Fijians to stay genuine and true in their support and not start pointing fingers or start the blame game as soon as the boys gracefully bow out of the games (if that ever happens).
Some have started praying for the team even before the meet in Rio, so let us continue to do so even after, regardless
Soccer camps
Narayan Reddy,
Suva
I am not surprised that our soccer players broke camp and went on a drinking spree as they were preparing for Rio.
The same thing has happened in the past and it has happened again.
Suspending players is not the answer. Investigation must be carried out regarding the treatment of players in camp, food, bedding and the camp facility before blaming the players.
How many officials, coaches and management eat, sleep and train with the players. These are something FFA should look at because just blaming the players is not the answer!
Olympic test
Floyd Robinson,
Nasinu
What will be the biggest test for our athletes at the Rio Olympics Games?
The response may be endless, but with about 10,000 athletes competing in events and staying close to each other at accommodation centres, one can be assured of temptations.
Obviously there will be beauties from across the globe with all sorts of accents, different coloured eyes, complexions, heights, weight and hair textures.
After all, athletes are humans and at times find it hard to avoid temptations and infatuation.
Believe it or not, at regional and international sporting events, organisers often have to make available hundreds if not thousands of condoms.
Perhaps the biggest hurdle is overcoming temptations and human emotions given that loneliness and cold weather could take its toll.
Unisex toilet
Nileshni Devi,
Nasinu
I was informed by a friend arriving from overseas that we have a unisex toilet at Nadi. International Airport.
Have we legalised gay, lesbian and same sex marriages in Fiji?
I know of some developed countries that do not even have that kind of public convenience.
Wow, Fiji is so advanced.
Adopt a nation
Rajesh Lal,
Labasa
Much has been done and achieved in adoption of schools by some loving and caring overseas countries.
Now since our nation is in heavy debt and the burden and axe is falling in the shoulders of our tax payers and on top of that our so called MPs are asking for their pay review it is just wise for our nation to be adopted by either China, USA, New Zealand or Australia for the benefit of every Fiji citizen .
When will the kerekere mind of this nation come to its senses . The word of God is very clear ‘ When God blesses a nation, that nation will not be a borrower but a lender’
The best example is the nation of South Korea which is reaping the blessings of God .
Will our young generations still live in bondage?
Food for thought
Teenage pregnancy
Wise Muavono,
Lautoka
Teenage pregnancy is more often than not, a result of lack of proper communication between teenagers and their parents.
Therefore, it is the duty of the parents to impart adequate sex education and education regarding reproductive health to their children so they become aware of the various aspects related to teenage sex and pregnancy.
Also, factors like alcohol and substance abuse accompanied by unrestricted interaction with the opposite sex can ignite the sparks of lust and passion in youngsters very easily ultimately leading to teenage pregnancy.
Nonetheless, at times, parents put too many restrictions on their children, especially girls.
This overprotection gives rise to frustration and a feeling of not being loved and cared for.
Thus, balance is the key to avoid this problem.
Rapist mother allegation
Savenaca Vakaliwaliwa,
Delta, BC, Canada
We are indeed living in a morally bankrupt world and to read that a mother is being charged for raping her own 14-year-old daughter in Fiji, kind of tell us we are living in the last days (FS 19/7).
We have talked a lot about young girls and older women being raped by men including fathers and grandfathers, but this case seems to indicate that women are also guilty.
The mindset of some iTaukei women have not changed, thinking if their daughter does something wrong, the mother has the right to discipline them by giving her a forced hairdressing appointment.
This case seems to take the matter to another level if it involves rape.
There is a real war happening in our lives and nationally, the war between good and evil and Christians needs to unite in prayer and warfare in the sharing of the good news, which alone is the solution for all the issues we face today.
US Presidential election
Amenatave Yaconisau
Suva
I coiled in terror to learn that Donald Truck spoke of law and order, terror and security as his main theme during the Grand Old Party’s (GOP’s) convention in Cleveland, Ohio.
I wonder what on earth is going on with the Americans that even in Cleveland, a city known for immigrants, his political ambition just doesn’t seem to know any bound; the enemies were immigrants and Muslims to name a few.
Why can’t he deal with a stiffer naturalisation process than preaching hate speech against a particular religion?
Even if he talks appealingly and irritatingly most of the time, he simply cannot impose his racist attitude to Americans.
He should persuade them to accept his position.
I’m sure most will be upset about such haughty and insolent behaviour.
While he calls democratic Hilary ‘crooked’ he brings his poor Slovenian wife to plagiarise on about her speech on him.
While she holds the ‘communist manifesto’ on one hand, she also holds the American constitution on the other.
Is Trump bent on saving Americans and make it great again?
You’ve got to be joking !
Hilary has already served as Senator in congress before and with Obama on her side she will be a more effective insider in that regard
I identify with her as a symbol of national unity.
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