‘Shame crime’

I read frequently in The Jordan Times and other newspapers about the so-called honour crimes.

I think it is high time to change this  terminology, as there is no honour in any crime.

This expression, which is abusive and insulting, gives a positive idea about such crimes and perhaps even encourages ignorant persons to indulge in such a horrible act, believing that they are cleansing their or their families’ honour.

This is a shame crime.

As a progressive country, we should enforce stricter laws to deal with such acts that affect the reputation of Jordan and all Jordanians.

Camille Hanna,
Amman