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This is with reference to 'Storm in a burqa' by Javed Ansari, (DNA, June 29). No country should be given the right to prescribe laws on how the common man should dress unless it is obscene. And a 'burqa' is the most modest dress. Uncovering the face for security purpose is something that is understandable. But restriction on a particular style of dress is totally illogical. After all dressing should be a matter of choice not a compulsion.
--Amina Qazi, via email
Sealink marvel
I agree with your edit "Sealinked at last" (DNA, June 30) that the Bandra-Worli sealink is both an engineering marvel and a visual delight and is a first not just for Mumbai but for India itself. Though delayed, the sealink will soon be the city's newest landmark. Besides saving fuel and vehicle operating costs, it will reduce noise pollution as well as vehicular emissions along the existing route. Anything that saves time as well as reduces pollution is welcome because rarely is a genuine 'two-in-one' advantage of this kind seen in the metropolis. The cable-stayed bridge is also one of its kind that is technically par excellence and aesthetically wonderful. It will be a great experience to travel on the bridge, cutting through the sea.
--Prem K Menon, Mumbai
Untimely death
The King of Pop has made an untimely exit from this world, leaving billions of his fans in utter shock ('Only pills found in MJ's stomach', DNA, June 30). Poor health and unpleasant episodes in his personal life was all that people read about in the recent past. Glimpses of his talent were evident right from his childhood, when he gave his first performance at the age of six. Micheal Jackson with his "rubber body" changed the entire outlook of dance and music, as millions started imitating his style. The trend that he set will surely be followed in the future.
--Abdul Monim, Navi Mumbai
Don't criminalise gays
The government is thinking of reviewing section 377 of IPC in order to decriminalise homosexuality ('Govt faces hurdles in repeal of anti-gay law', DNA, June 30). This minority has suffered enough due to its sexual orientation and deserves to be freed from being guilty of a criminal act. Predictably, there have been objections, mainly because of well-entrenched prejudices. Some feel that they are against Indian culture. This would mean that homosexuality and transgenders did not exist in India. There is enough literature to show that this was present here from ancient times. It is also said that this is against nature. But that is a silly argument and does not wash in this day and age.Hence, it is for us to treat them normally.
--Anil P Bagarka, via email
