Buharry:
Brilliant piece.  Hopefully, I shall write an addendum to your piece by the
end of the week.

I personally believe that this *development* thing is one of the biggest
*fakes* the West has ever pulled on us.  Given, it is reasonable that less
privileged Africans (the majority) get the basic amenities and facilities.  I
believe most of agree that these are necessary for reasonable advancements.
However, do we need to be like the West?  Does the amenities which people
from the most industrialized countries possess necessarily equate to complete
happiness or comfort?  Not necessarily!

Anyway, I hope to expand on your well thought out piece by end of week.

Cheers

PS: Maria, that was a very enlightening piece.  Thanks!

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