Mr. Small,

I have no doubt, personally, that there is a lot that should be expected
from this government. Inclusive, is the 2-term limit for the presidency.
Other issues include human rights, development and peaceful co-existence.
However, what I personally abhor is some of the very extremist views and
vulgar language that some seem to think is the only way to communicate. How
can any reasonable person expect all of us to hold the same views on all
issues that affect us? Since joining the list I have admitted all reasonable
possitions held by all and sundry and defended those that I think is
possitive about the regime. Sometimes some concur with me other times some
disagree. This is to be expected. As you seem to be a very reasonable man,
tell me, is the language that the likes of Conteh, Hamjatta and Dampha use,
not a bit strong?

Happy Easter, and bye 4Now.
>
>
>----Original Message Follows----
>From: Edward Small <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
> ><[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Jobe, Jarju, Gomez
>Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 19:35:12 -0000
>
>Really folks, I have no doubt that you guys are pretty intelligent. >For
>me,
>the issue is not whether Jammeh has done anything at all for The >Gambia.
>For
>me the issue is very political and revolves around one single qestion,
> >which
>I challenge you to answer:
>
>Why is Jammeh refusing to fulfil his promise in 1994 to limit the >number
>of
>times he can run for president?  One of his excuses for seizing power >was
>to
>make sure that no future president overstays in power, a tendency >that,
>you
>guys would agree, could lead to political disaster in our country. Why >is
>he
>reneging on that promise?
>
>Please don't tell me that I should go ask Yaya Jammeh. If you are out >to
>defend him, you must be prepared to defend him on all counts. I look
> >forward
>to your answer.
>Pa Small
>
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