This has reference to news report “Man kills mother with hammer” (Saudi Gazette, May 3). It is a ghastly deed, indeed. Anyone killing his/her own mother deserves no punishment! They don't know mother's love and that is enough punishment. Amy Via e-mail II What an ugly crime! We are living in a strange world where mothers are being killed by sons. I think aged mothers should be frequently visited and checked by the social welfare department to prevent such potential crimes. Amjad Via e-mail III Our religion teaches us not to say even “uff” (word of disrespect) to our parents. It's only lack of religious education that such incidents happen! Irfan Via e-mail IV It is a ghastly crime. No religion allows such a macabre act. The culprit should be dealt with severely Iftikhar Ahmad Via e
