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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