Yus,
Like you, Mr Jaiteh has decided to re-subscribe me back on the L. However,
after i finish writing this mail, i will be UNSUBSCRIBING myself from the
GAMBIA-L. I do not want to be part of such a list when hypocrisy and
double-standards are the norm for some.
I find it a bit strange and rather condescending if not patronising for
JAITEH to just resubScribe me without any explanation.
Mr Jaiteh, what made you to RE-SUBSCRIBE me? Since, you took exception to
my choice of words or rather my choice of language, i find it baffling for
you to just put me back on the Gambia-l like that. As i said before, i do
not give a damn about your arbitrariness and self-importance.
I shall say or write whatever i deem appropriate and shall not be censored
by any moron or knucklehead. I will always call Jammeh all the names under
the sun including DICKHEAD, IMBECILE, MORON, THIEF ETC.
I do not need GAMBIA-L. There are many mediums and lists which i can let my
views known. My opposition to JAMMEH AND THE OPPORTUNISTIC CHARLATANS shall
not be diminished by the whims and caprices of a self-appointed moraliser
like MULLAH JAITEH.
I want to belong to a decent society where truth and fairness is the norm.
I want to be part of a list where honesty is the standard. I want to be
among people who treat each other with even-handedness fair play. I do not
want to part of a group where the rules are applied whimsically.
With this note, i am signing off.
regards,
Mboge
>From: "Yusupha C. Jow" <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
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>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Goodbye Gambia-L
>Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 17:19:50 EDT
>
>Hi everyone:
>I just received permission to re-subscribe to the Gambia-L list. After the
>'ordeal' of last week, I feel as if I've been to hell and back. I have
>never
>been used to being muzzled; not since I left home at the age of 18 anyway.
>
>My one week absence from this list has made me realize that there is a
>divide
>between some older Gambians who think times don't change and that
>expressing
>one's ideas strongly or belligerently is rude and 'un-Gambian.'
>
> I even read an email where one of our moralizers questioned our
>upbringing
>because of what transpired on this list. These statements IMO, should not
>be
>expected from truly conscious folks because we all know no one is perfect
>in
>this life. We all make mistakes. This makes the attempt to cast an
>ill-light
>on some folks because of behavioral failings all the more baffling. Are we
>not a society that is forgiving? Don't people use 'Jankading'' in the
>Bantaba without being cast out like lepers, or having their upbringing
>questioned!
>
>On the other hand, I totally believe that with the changes that time
>brings,
>the youth of the country will become more aggressive about what they want
>and
>their feelings. Cultural norms cannot remain in a state of paralysis, yet
>some on this list seem to think that this is the case and that anyone who
>deviates from what they deem as correct behavior should be treated like an
>outcast. But obviously folks like myself and others are simply a bit too
>aggressive for the peaceful and non-confrontational nature of some
>moralizers
>who think their virtues should be emulated by the youth, the same
>'laissez-faire' attitude which brought us Yahya Jammeh.
>
>Therefore, while I will remain a subscriber to this List, this shall be my
>last posting ever here.
>
>I wish you all the best in all your endeavors, and to the many I have
>clashed
>heads with over the years and consequently insulted harshly, as a human
>being who has many flaws - I ask for your forgiveness.
>
>Regards,
>Yusupha
>
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