Malik,
I understand your sentiments and I share them but for now,what we have is as
you express them.The late great Osagyfo said "political independence when
not linked to economic independence is sham".We have been in a situation of
sham Independence for quite sometime now.We the younger generation should
change that and I believe we are making progress but the main problem of
Africa, not Gambia alone ,is unending
conflicts,corruption,and the absence of the rule of law.The primary
contribution to these ailments are selfishness, lack of dialogue ,and
we don't constructively engage each other.
>From: malik kah <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Re: Happy Independence Anniversary
>Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 17:42:10 +0000
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>Beran, I can understand the sentiment you trying to espouse, I wish I coukd
>sincerely reply and say happy independence day, but I am sorry I can't for
>obvious reasons. Instead of independence it is acute dependency and Gambia
>is sadly is not the exception. I hope there comes a time in the future
>when the African can people genuinely wish each other a happy
>independence.
>The meaning of independence then would be for real and not just the flying
>of flags and a cascade of limousines queuing to to welcome the president
>when contrastly the national debt is spiralling beyond control. I hope a
>time comes when the true meaning of independence is inclusive and not just
>confined to dark suited folks with cigars.
>Beran allow me not to spoil the spirit of the well intentioned wish and say
>happy DEPENDENCY DAY!!!!!!.
>
>>From: Beran jeng <[log in to unmask]>
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>>Subject: Happy Independence Anniversary
>>Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 11:43:40 -0500
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>>G-L,
>>
>>I like to take this opportunity to wish all Gambians a happy independence
>>anniversary particularly, the president and his government.
>>I pray that progress,prosperity,and good governance continue to guide and
>>hunt our dearest motherland for The Gambia our homeland we strive and work
>>and play that all may live in unity.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Beran
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