Hi Karamba!
 Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It is good for the life and health of every congregation of individuals to have diversity of thought and comportment. The reason for this is to stimulate dialogue and counter stagnation of thought. I understand and respect your position regarding the issues confronting our country. Please allow me to ask you a few questions regarding your position.
 
1. In refusing to be a part of any form of dialogue with those you oppose, i.e., the government, what practical measures do you have that would further your position and impact on the lives of the ordinary Gambians?

2. Given that Yaya Jammeh has been elected for another term and the fact that many Gambians and the international community have recognised the mandate conferred upon him, how can your position help to bring about change or improvements that would impact the lives of ordinary Gambians?

3. Do you have an organised structure or a course of action to bring effect to your position?

4. Given that you refuse to recognise the legitimacy of this government because "it did not democratically assume power in manner prescribed by Gambian law", what practical means can you use to further your assertion and hope to change the perception and position of the countries that have given recognition to the government?

5. What chips or pressure packages do you have to make the government pay heed to your position?

6. Given that many Gambians back home seem to have chosen infrastructural developments over issues of fundamental freedoms, what can one do to change such an attitude?

Sorry for the long list of questions. These are just some of the issues I am trying to understand with regard to taking a no-compromise attitude towards governance issues back home. I am not challenging your position as I respect your right to your position. I am however just asking these questions to understand how change can be practically brought about with such a position. Thanks and have a good evening.

                                                                                                                                     Buharry.

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