While researching the vuvuzela, I found that a fatwa has been issued against it?

Yes, it is true that a Fatwa has been issued against the vuvuzela. A fatwa is an Islamic opinion usually issued out by an Islamic leader concerning the laws and biddings of Islam. As for the case of the vuvuzela, I was made to understand that Islam frowns on anything that makes a lot of noise and can cause possible damage to a person, either directly or indirectly.

And since the vuvuzela is said to have a deafening sound and may cause hearing problems, the decree was made. The United Arab Emirates top religious authority, did not directly ban the use of the vuvuzela, but made it clear that if the noise from a vuvuzela exceeds 100 decibels (unit used for measuring sound intensity) it is against the law. As of today, there are no known punishments for breaking the new fatwa.

I just read a newspaper article about this a few minutes ago. I'm always amazed by the declarations from these leaders. However, this one doesn't technically infringe on human rights, so perhaps it's one of the tamer fatwas that have been issued.

From what I understand, there is no known punishment. However, that doesn't mean that they won't randomly come up with one. If there's one thing about fatwas, it's that they're randomly enforced.

I'd speculate that there may also be different punishments for Muslims and non-Muslims, but on the other hand I'm by no means an expert on Islamic law. I just find it amusing that these leaders have decided they need to have an opinion on vuvuzelas. I guess that's how you know the instrument really has reached prime time.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.