I believe that Gillian's attitude despite her ordeal shows that the Sudan people have lost a great educator.
Despite everything she still has good things to say about Sudan and it's people. I think it shows great strength and substance of character. I feel sorry that she has gone through this ordeal and I feel sorry for her pupils who have lost a great teacher.
There are so many out there who have jumped on the bandwagon of trashing all Muslims on the back of this controversy, yet despite being in the centre of it she remains positive towards the people.
She is truly a wonderful role model.
What do you think?
2007-12-03 21:42:22 · 9 answers · asked by gill79 4 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Of course you're absolutely right.
Shes a fantastic role model who obviously sees the big picture. One needs dignity & courage to forgive. Shes got both.
I'm happy that shes done a great job teaching the world a lesson in way she reacted to this entire fiasco!
2007-12-03 21:49:19 · answer #1 · answered by Faith 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Her positive comments about the sudanese people are a great contrast to the average reaction of the man in the street, and show both how one-sided our media coverage can be, and also how easily jingoistic sentiments can be whipped up among the general public. This is why governments never find it hard to take us along with them to war.
2007-12-03 21:54:54 · answer #2 · answered by Alyosha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's good to see that she's seen past this situation and is still giving Sudan a good reputation. I can't believe that they were ready to kill her, when all she was trying to do was to help their education
Such a pity - I feel the same sympathy you do.
2007-12-03 21:55:08 · answer #3 · answered by viv 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I agree with you. She sounds a genuinely nice lady and probably a very good teacher. Their loss.
Something to tell her grandchildren.
2007-12-03 22:05:15 · answer #4 · answered by shafter 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Completely agree, she seems a wonderful person and teacher.
2007-12-03 22:26:07 · answer #5 · answered by elliott 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agreed - she does seem to be a hugely decent human being - not enough of them around!!
2007-12-03 22:03:26 · answer #6 · answered by Skidoo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She was lucky it was the Sudan and not Hackney
2007-12-03 21:52:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I couldn't have put it better myself!
2007-12-03 22:01:16 · answer #8 · answered by Missy H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
grace under fire
2007-12-03 21:46:35 · answer #9 · answered by openyoureyespeople! 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋