Pa Karamo:
I am not opposed to readmitting Matarr Njie on the Bantaba provided that
he apologizes to the community and especially those he insulted. He must
also promise to the community that the insults to our mothers, sisters,
wives, nieces and daughters will cease. Insults to Gambian mothers in
particular, is an affront/insult to us all. The question is whether
Matarr will apologize and comply with the rules of civility, in order to
fulfill his part/obligation to the "healing/reconciliation" endeavor?
Another is whether Matarr's potential contribution to current and future
debates outweigh the insults and that as a community, can endure and
overlook the insults?
Abdoulaye
Karamo wrote:
>
> Mr Saidykhan,
> I am not against the reinstatement of Mr Njie to the List. However,
> what I would recommend is for Mr Njie to stop the use of profanity.
> Profanity is neither protected by any religion nor by the First Amendment.
>
> This is my opinion, what do you think Ladies and Gentlemen?
>
> Karamo
>
> "Kala ko nedo, aforti andu ko mbata"
>
> > Pa Karamo,
> >
> > It is absolutely evident that Mr. Njie knows why his membership to the L
> was
> > canceled. So I do not see any reason for any preconditions for his
> > reinstatement. Condemning use of profanity or personal attacks should be
> seen
> > by everyone, including Mr. Njie, as a moral obligation, being on the L or
> > else where. However, we cannot abandon people for the mistakes they
> committed
> > or for differing in opinions with them. Instead, it should be our moral
> and
> > civic responsibilities to help them out in any way possible in order to
> > enhance better communication. If you read Mr. Njie's postings, you should
> be
> > able to realize that this young man has potentials. He has a whole lot to
> > offer us. Thus, in the true spirit of democracy, healing and
> reconciliation,
> > I see no reason why he should be completely left out. As Saloum said in
> his
> > posting, everyone deserves a second chance. His behavior did not warrant
> a
> > complete expulsion from the L. This is very unfortunate. I hope we will
> find
> > a solution to this amiably and admirably.
> >
> > Seedy Saidykhan.
> >
> >
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