Ousman,

I also thik it is positive that the Independent is bringing our views to the
people, and that they have to condense versions of what they quote. However,
this must not be done to the point of giving the quote a different conotation
that what was meant by the original writer. If this is the case, then i would
rather they not quote me.

Jabou Joh

In a message dated 2/7/00 5:03:32 PM Central Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
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<< I think the Independent is doing a very good job by reading and at times
even
 putting some of the quotations as they did. I am sure they used their
 editorial judgment to choose what to quote. It might not look fair to some,
 but they cannot quote everything one writes unless if they have to publish
 the whole story.
 It is certain that some will not agree with their editorial judgments at
 times, but that is what it is all about. I do think they are doing a good
 job. At least we are able to reach more audience by getting some of our views
 published. No other paper is doing that at home to my knowledge.
 I commend the paper for their efforts.

 Ousman.
  >>

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