Could migrant wokers pull the world out of recession?

This is a subject that comes up quite often during our editorial meetings. Two weeks ago we did a programme from Calais where a camp called ‘The Jungle’ was shut down by the French government.

Some of you reacted to the Afghan refugees on the program asking them to go home because if they do make it across the Channel to Britain, they’ll become a burden on the health and housing system. Some of you also mentioned that many have lost their jobs due to recession so there aren’t enough jobs to go around for new people, especially that the new people are illegal migrants.

Is District 9 racist towards Nigerians?

“…The film clearly denigrated Nigeria’s image by portraying us as if we are cannibals, we are criminals… The name [of] our former president was clearly spelt out as the head of the criminal gang and our ladies shown like prostitutes sleeping with extra-terrestrial beings…”

Do you agree with this comment?

“There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African American should not be president,” those are former President Carter’s words, discussing the verbal attacks on President Obama that have included last week’s outburst by Republican lawmaker Joe Wilson.

Is he right? In the past few weeks attacks on President Obama’s healthcare reform plans have been relentless. But do you think they are based on racist sentiments or are they attacks of citizens frustrated at their president’s decisions?

Should Muntadar al-Zaidi be welcomed as a hero?

UPDATE: Muntadar al-Zaidi has just been released.

Muntadar al-Zaidi, the Iraqi journalist that got you all talking around the world, for throwing his shoes at former US President George W Bush during a news conference is due to reach the end of his prison sentence.

His family is reported to be preparing a hero’s welcome if he leaves prison, as expected. Should he come home to a hero’s welcome?

Should Elton John be allowed to adopt?

We’ve discussed this on Madonna’s first and second adoptions. And many articles today starting with the lines “move over Madonna and Angelina Jolie…”

The latest to spark the celebrity adoption debate is Sir Elton John who has announced his plans to adopt a 14-month-old boy from Ukraine. On a trip with his AIDS Foundation to an orphanage in Eastern Europe the multi platinum selling musician said that baby Lev has stolen his heart.

Would you let your child go to a spa?

And not just any spa, this is one of three spas in Beirut that are open for children.

“The kid is the main client here, but the mom can also do her nails or get a brushing [blow dry],” explained Maya Kabbani Hilal, the 34-year-old owner and creator of Spa-Tacular Salon and Spa . “Kids come in to take care of themselves, to look good and to pamper themselves.”

World Have Your Say on TV 11 September 2009 Part 1

World Have Your Say on TV 11 September 2009 Part 2

World Have Your Say on TV 11 September 2009 Part 3

The economic downturn: What’s the last year been like for you?