Sir,
I would like to congratulate the Government of Kuwait on it's wise decision to remove the dinar peg to the dollar. That the Government has decided to link it to a basket of currencies indicates that a lot of thought processes has gone behind the decision and it hasn't been a knee jerk reaction to the volatility in present day currency markets. As a country with a lot of expatriates, whose primary goal is to remit money to their motherland, the decision would have brought cheer to the expatriates. The locals also, have a reason to be happy, on account of two factors.

The cost of living, which has been on a steady graph upward will find its course arrested.  Also, Kuwaitis who are prone to travel in the coming summer months, will find that they have more money to spend due to the strength of the Kuwaiti dinar. The Central Bank of Kuwait had given enough indications about its intentions by cutting the repo rate twice in the past 3 months. That, this decision has been taken, inspite of statements to the contrary by leading officials in neighbouring countries shows that the leadership in Kuwait, has got the determination to decide and do what is best in national interests.

Titus E.D.
titused@gmail.com

Sir,
It's Time To Take Action
According to Islamic law, men are permitted to marry up to four wives, as long as they can provide for them equally and be fair to them all. I think some  men in Kuwait have forgotten that law and need to be reminded. My husband has married three and has forgotten  the Islamic law. He divorced the first one, married me, and after many years of marriage, he brings a third wife. His children from  the first marriage suffered financial loss and hardship, and my children and I suffered financial loss and hardship, and now, we are suffering even more, while he is entertaining himself in another marriage. We are currently going through divorce and it is difficult on the children. I am the one pursuing the divorce, because I feel that this man will not settle down, and I want to at least ensure that my children have some financial support, even if it is through the court.

A law needs to be passed, stating that if a man wants to marry a second or third wife, he must first prove that he can financially support both households, with no hardship on either side. And he must be forced to pay for his children until they complete the university and are employed in their jobs. And if he fails to pay the support for the children, the court could  pay the wife/wives the support  and then the man should have to pay the court the amount owed, or face a penalty. I think these laws will ensure the security of the women and children of Kuwait and to let these men realize that they will be held responsibile for their actions. And, if the man leaves the country and gets married, without the knowledge of his wife/wives or the court, then he should face a strong penalty from the court. We are tired of being thrown away like last weeks garbage.

We have our dignity and pride, and the men should not be allowed to do this to us so freely and openly. We are Islamic people, and we have Islamic rights, but some men are failing to follow the correct path.  I hope that someone reads this letter and takes action to resolve this matter. It is becoming an epidemic in Kuwait and the divorce rate is soaring. Please help the women and children in Kuwait. We need your support, so please pass the laws to stop these men from destroying families. Force them to take responsibility for their family, families. A Wife and Mother for wives and mothers in Kuwait