Madam Faal,

Obviously you haven't read your script properly before posting it.  I don't
even know what line of thought to address first because each one is either
untrue, or confusing.  But to save the day for both of us, I will sum up my
comments.

I'm not Essa Sey.  And even if I was, am I not entitled to my opinion?
Ramadan doesn't stand for justice.  If you're unsure about something, don't
make up stuff.  Ramadan is so-called to indicate the heating sensation in
the stomach as a result of thirst (thanks to
http:islam.miningco.com/religion/islam).  There are other variations of the
meaning of ramadan, none of which talks about justice. You can enrich
yourself at this site.  It's significance has nothing to do with justice.
It is the one pillar in Islam that does not involve any activity or third
party.  It brings you closer to your creator, and thus elevates your
relationship with him.  On the state of your our nation, I can only add that
you are preaching to the choir.  Your last sentence reminds me of my
attitude in Primary 2.  Increase your knowledge base and you will definitely
give a DAM.

Happy RAMADAN!

Essa

>From: khallyamat faal <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
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>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIR.
>Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 20:14:32 -0800
>
>Hi,
>   First of all i would like to remind you that the
>meaning of Ramadan is justice because by abstaining
>from eating makes us know and remember the condition
>of the miskines plus the rest.THEREFORE IT`S
>HYPOCRITICAL to wish people happy ramadan when you
>want to deny fellow Gambians justice.I don`t know
>whether you are the guy in paris Essa bocarr Sey the
>griot of the butcher of kanilai but onething you fail
>to realised is that one of the fundamental basics of
>democracy is the freedom of association,
>assembly,speech etc,so what`s the problem of having
>many pro cemocracy movements and would you honestly
>say that Gambians can exercise their democratic right
>of voting . Where were you during all the elections
>conducted by this regime,the
>thuggery,intimidation,threats made by jemus to the
>Gambians,the killings, detention of perceived
>political opponents,etc the list can go on and on.
>Be honest you are just selfish or alergic to
>democracy.
>Peace,adieu.All am interested in is to see genuine
>democracy in my beloved Gambia.WHERE THERE IS NO FEAR
>AND THE RULE OF LAW IS JEALOUSLY GUARDED.I DON`T GIVE
>A DAM WHO BECOMES THE PRESIFENT, SO LONG AS HE ABIDES
>BY CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES.
>--- Elow Wole <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > Whether motivated by greed, ethnicity, or simply, a
> > lust for power, the
> > quest for dominance is always prevalent in Africa,
> > and the West alike.
> > Surely, we're yet to be blessed with a true leader
> > who understands the true
> > meaning of life, liberty, and the pursuit of
> > happiness.
> >
> > Who can honestly claim that this cyber forum is
> > "fruitful", and bears
> > genuine results.  Personally, I don't see the need
> > to have 3,4,5,6, -
> > infinite organisations all fighting for the same
> > purpose.  If one truly
> > wants to be part of this change, one must consider
> > going back home and have
> > one's vote counted (I don't need to hear about
> > ballot politics, for all I
> > know, that's option #1).  As citizens of The Gambia,
> > let's be reminded once
> > more to uphold the TRUE meaning of our national
> > anthem, ..."Let JUSTICE
> > guide our actions, towards the common good."
> > Cyberchatting won't solve our
> > problems.  Instead, it spreads the rumours.  As much
> > as we recite our
> > national anthem, has anyone ever stopped to think
> > about who wrote it.
> > Obviously, that person must have thought we are a
> > Christian country.  If I
> > had to edit it, I would probably rewrite the whole
> > script.  One word I would
> > definitely change is, " GOD to ALLAH."
> >
> > Happy Ramadan to EVERYONE!  ...
> >
> > Essa
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >From: "MOVEMENT FOR THE RESTORATION OF DEMOCRACY IN
> > THE GAMBIA (UK)"
> > >       <[log in to unmask]>
> > >Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing
> > list
> > ><[log in to unmask]>
> > >To: [log in to unmask]
> > >Subject: OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIR.
> > >Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2000 03:39:13 -0000
> > >
> > ><< Chairman_sofficialstatement(MRDGUK).doc >>
> >
> >
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