Khaled Almaeena's article "Why I write" (March 29) conveys his sincerity and his commitment to the nation. To write with good intention, to upgrade society, to write about the plight of deprived people, is really a sincere and genuine contribution to the nation. Every individual has the responsibility to contri-bute his bit to the society he is living in. Therefore, if a writer sincerely contributes new ideas to the society, he is doing his duty as a responsible citizen. A truthful writer ll be rewarded hereafter. Dr. Jameel Ahmad, KAU It's true . The reports made by the foreign media are always focusing on the negative side from their view point, especially when it comes to Islamic rules. Ahmed Showel, Online response Writing comes more easily if you have something to say. Khaled Almaeena keep up the good work. He writes as he writes not just for the sake of writing but for what is just. Israrul Haque, Online response The man who holds the pen is a knowledgeable and learned man while those who hold the sword become ineffective and unsuccessful. All well-known and respected philosophers, writers, doctors, poets, engineers and other educated men were guided by the pen. Their names still live today even if they themselves are dead. Had these people not chosen the pen, their contributions to society would have gone down with them in their graves as if they had never lived. Start writing Abu Sabri, Online response Khaled Almaeena is absolutely right. Local journalists are eyewitnesses of ground reality. They should write the truth even if it's a bitter pill. Foreign journalists may give wrong interpretation with deep hidden agenda. Jaleel Kannamangalam, Online response Journalists play a very important role for society. As a saying goes,"The pen is mightier than the sword!" To give a proper direction to where this community should head towards requires journalists to play a fair role without any bias. They should support the good they find in society and give more importance to the solutions to the problem rather than just the problem. It is very interesting to read about success stories or unique achievements that need to be appreciated in the media. Irfan Ahmed, KAU
