Turn PM’s words into action for peace
The following letter was published in Ottawa Sun, on Dec 16th, 2023 I am thankful that the prime minister has recently advocated for international efforts toward a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza. I am not a Palestinian, nor am I an Israeli. However, I am a father and seeing the devastating loss of innocent lives, especially […]
Israel-Hamas ceasefire
The following letter was published in The Toronto Star, on Dec 14th, 2023. Canada votes for UN resolution calling for Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Dec. 12 I am extremely thankful that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has advocated for international efforts toward a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza. I am not a Palestinian, nor am I an Israeli. However, I […]
Are Islamic teachings antisemitic?
The following letter is in response to another letter on this story, published by Bradford Today, on Dec 12th 2023. The ongoing conflict in the middle east has an effect on some Canadians with many feeling the need to express their views on the matter. This discussion however often leads to a narrative that Islamic teachings […]
LEST WE FORGET
The following letter was published by the Ottawa Sun on Nov 11th, 2023. Leading up to Remembrance Day, I was seeing more and more poppies being displayed, and it’s making me fear that they are just meaningless ornaments now. We say “Lest we forget” but it seems we’ve sure forgotten, especially considering how complicit we […]
Keep the poppies relevant
The following letter was published by Winnipeg Sun on Nov 10th 2023. I’m starting to see more and more poppies being displayed and it’s making me fear, are these just meaningless ornaments now? We say “Lest we forget,” but it seems we’ve surely forgotten, especially considering how complicit we are through the nascent stages of […]
Self-deception
The following letter was published by The London Free Press, on Nov 9th 2023. I’m starting to see more and more poppies being displayed and it’s making me wonder, are these just meaningless ornaments now? We talk of Lest we forget, but it sure seems like we’ve forgotten, considering we’re complicit during what seems to […]
Stand up for calls for peace
The following letter was published by Calgary Herald on Nov 9th, 2023. I’m starting to see more and more poppies being displayed. Are these just meaningless ornaments now? We talk a great deal of “Lest we forget,” but is that really so? Innumerable innocent children are being killed in the Hamas-Israel war, yet we choose […]
End the violence in the Mideast
The following letter was published in Calgary Herald, on Nov 8th, 2023. The world continues to head toward catastrophe. Time and again, mankind plunges toward an abyss that becomes increasingly more difficult to escape. Most unfortunately, the actions of today are affecting not only the guilty but also the innocent of this world — our […]
Time for a ceasefire
The following letter was published by The Free Press on Nov 7th 2023. I’m starting to see more and more poppies being displayed and it’s making me fear, are these just meaningless ornaments now? Hear me out. We talk a great deal of “Lest we forget,” but is that really so? Because it sure seems […]
Collectively call for Gaza ceasefire
The following letter was published by Edmonton Journal on Nov 7th 2023. I’m starting to see more and more poppies being displayed and it’s making me fear, are these just meaningless ornaments now? Hear me out. We talk a great deal of “Lest we forget,” but is that really so? Because it sure seems like […]
