F1 teams urged to boycott Bahrain Grand Prix

Posted by: Peace loving Thursday, 19 January 2012 11:04 AM[UAE] - Bahrain

As an expat residing in Bahrain, I will see the things with different angles. The picture portrayed by the International media and Human right group is contrary what happen in Bahrain. Asking for democracy and better living condition on what ground. When protesters putting fire their own school, blocking the roads, abusing, beating and even killing poor immigrant workers and security personals. They have thanks to God that all they have. Blocking F1 is not the way to convey your message. Come on the table talk with the government which your group refuse so many times. Stop vandalism and respect the right for other. Inshah Allah F1 will be more successful alongwith Bahrain Airshow which begin today

Posted by: B. Michael Friday, 13 January 2012 11:51 AM[UAE] - Bahrain

Bahrain's political difficulties stem from the actions of a minority of thugs who will do anything to derail reforms, which the Government is doing everything to implement. 6 weeks ago, the head of the independent commission, acting similar to a court prosecutor, stood in front of the King and laid out human rights abuses committed by the Government. In his unprecedented response, the King admitted the failings. How many other countries would do that? I live in Bahrain and healing wounds opened during the unrest and subsequent violent demonstrations, which are usually effected by teenagers, at the direction of rouge religious and political leaders, is the biggest challenge facing Bahrain. Rather than sit in their offices criticizing, these so called human rights leaders should put feet on the ground in Bahrain and live with the daily disruptions to the lives of most Bahrainis, regardless of political and religious beliefs. The Bahrain GP could easily unite people. It must go ahead.

Posted by: Mohamed Friday, 13 January 2012 11:06 AM[UAE] - Bahrain

We welcome F1 race in Bahrain,,, BUT when we are ready for it.
Having the race in Bahrain will just give the chance to this government to show nothing is there. We want our rights before any race be held here.
Please do help putting pressure on this government if feel we are human!!

Posted by: Bahrani Tuesday, 10 January 2012 9:15 PM[UAE] - Bahrain

No F1 in brutal Bahrain :(
People of Bahrain are killed by the teargas, torture, bullets, & even inside prisons!! Alot of people lose there jobs , because of prodemocracy demonstrations.
The regime want recovering International confidence, while he still engaged in repressive actions. Dont help Bahrain regime to do that in Baharain.

Posted by: Bern Monday, 9 January 2012 4:55 PM[UAE] - UK/Bahrain

Nothing wrong with holding the F1 in Bahrain - one of the most democratic, friendly and open coutries in the Middle East. I know, I live here...and its sad the way the media loves to paint a completely distorted picture of life here. But, I wonder if all the armchair critics who like to go on about human rights and democracy are going to be as vocal about the Shanghai GP?! I think not somehow...

Posted by: Salis Thursday, 12 January 2012 7:32 PM[UAE] - Bahrain

Totally agree. The dissenters should take their proteste to the country opposite the straits and see how well they do in Human rights!!