status on Boycotting villagio??

Iamthexxx
By Iamthexxx

Whats the status on people boycotting villagio?

It is too tempting to watch dark knight in IMAX but the little kids keep coming in my mind!!

I think ill end up watching it in the city centre!

By FlyingAce• 16 Aug 2012 16:03
Rating: 2/5
FlyingAce

kiwis, its every individual decision to take... If Someone has to Boycott then be it.... No one is Forcing them too!

Now, i am sure you would be visiting City Center, Landmark, but then are those Malls safe as well(?)

By Bachus• 16 Aug 2012 13:51
Rating: 2/5
Bachus

If you are boycotting for your own conscience, then good for you. That's what I have chosen to do, and, no, I don't think it will affect the mall's profit margin.

But I agree with no merci, I seriously doubt the other malls are much safer. Although I have hear from reliable sources that the both Landmark and Hyatt were built to a better standard, and the layout and size is better for evacuation. But whether or not codes have been followed since construction is anyone's guess.

By Reo2012ftw• 16 Aug 2012 13:21
Reo2012ftw

LOL, you wont even find a parking lot on Eid. GOOD LUCK on your conversation.

By nomerci• 16 Aug 2012 13:21
nomerci

Kiwis, do you really think that it is safer to go to any other mall in Qatar?

By kiwis• 16 Aug 2012 13:16
kiwis

Why do people want to go back and shop at Villagio when no one knows if the place is even safe yet - there is just a presumption on everyone's part that because the doors are open it must be ok?

Well we all thought that because Villagio was a big fancy mall that they should have had sprinklers and fire alarms that actually worked, fire exits that weren't locked and staff that knew what to do in an emergency - how wrong we all were.

So many innocent children and adults died that horrible day - should that not serve as a warning to everyone else to actually MAKE SURE it is safe to go there again by waiting for an offical report or statement saying everything now meets international safety standards?

The people who are chomping at the bit to get back in there again are more stupid than I would have thought possible.

By zafirah• 16 Aug 2012 13:15
zafirah

couldn't agree more...

By Pink hippo17• 16 Aug 2012 12:55
Pink hippo17

It's personal choice if people choose to go back and shop in the Villaggio..It doesn't make them bad people..The fire will never be forgotten and those who lost their lives always remembered.

By yv2r• 16 Aug 2012 12:33
Rating: 4/5
yv2r

what about so many people working there and their dependents back home in their respective countries.

If the authorities have made alternate work place for all those employed in villagio, it is acceptable, if not by boycotting again thousands of people are affected for their surrivival.

with all my respect for all called for Glory in tragic accident,Let all the parents,friends, relatives have big heart in forgiving the people who work in different places for "NO FAULT OF THE EMPLOYEES & EMPLOYERS" but for some irresponsible people in their responsibilities.

By britexpat• 16 Aug 2012 11:55
britexpat

This is a very personal issue and we all have to make our own decisions in this regard.

By rdsouza• 16 Aug 2012 11:24
rdsouza

Fully agree with Brin.

Does anyone know anything about what action was taken against those who neglected every aspect of safety in this place ?

Perhaps they got away .....public memory is any way short.

One thing is true, the parents will die thousand deaths everyday by the memory and the least we can do is show our solidarity. May God bless them and comfort them.

By brin• 16 Aug 2012 11:01
brin

...... from the moment this happened, I will NEVER go back there again.

This was the faultof the mall, the energy there is not going to be positive.

So all of you, go back to your shopping.... enjoy.

For me, I'm done. Sick idiots of Villagio management and the government.

By Iamthexxx• 16 Aug 2012 10:37
Iamthexxx

I never asked for boycott did I?

i said I will end up boycotting !!

By aratchhb• 16 Aug 2012 10:34
aratchhb

but u dont have right to ask for boycott....

with my fully respect for the parents my warm Condolencesn to them

By Iamthexxx• 16 Aug 2012 10:27
Iamthexxx

And moreover boycott was requested by the parents! i consider it as a genuine request!

I will not die if i dont go to villagio! may be i will watch dark knight in samller screen I am ok with it!

Gives me satisfaction its as simple as that!

By Iamthexxx• 16 Aug 2012 10:23
Iamthexxx

I am affected by what happened near to me! what I see!

Many dieing in somalia or other poor african countries has less impcat on me because i havent felt it hard enough yet!

And more over in my country I have learned to accept the fact Justice prevails very rarely!

Qatar is a county where justice is suppose to happen on the spot!

I have a newphew who is 2 and neice who is 4 ! I feel the pain!

Its hard to reason why i feel for these kids and why not for somoene some where else! this happened in front of my eyes so I am more touched thats it!

By aratchhb• 16 Aug 2012 10:14
Rating: 3/5
aratchhb

with my fully respect to kids but its not end of world and it happen world wide coz what happen alraedy happen .....and for what boycotting villagio.....

Mr Iamnathexxx ...in your country how many kids left thier family and not come back to them.....why u not feel sad only here u want to bycott......

By dezertryder• 16 Aug 2012 10:01
dezertryder

yap agree with you. i dont want to visit now there

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