Bojang, please do not take my silence as some intellectual snobbery. There
is little I cherish more than debating people (of any educational or social
background) with divergent views on issues important to me. I decided to
walk away because of Saul Khan's intervention and also because I think I
have already made my point. I am only sending this mail because I do not
want my silence to be misinterpreted. I do not look down on people.
KB



>From: Ousman Bojang <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
><[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE LONDON DEMOCRACY MEETING.
>Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 21:02:15 EST
>
>KB.
>I certainly think that the Movement has done more than wonders to bring
>these
>people together. I did not know that because of that, I am bound not to
>question if what I heard is true. I thank you so much for calling me names.
>Yes, I am very negative whenever the name Jawara is uttered, and that I
>have
>being saying is to my personal experience. I am not saying anything here
>for
>others to buy it or not. I certainly do not think that just because I have
>different opinions in something deserves me to be called any names.
>Of course some of us do show our disgust to creation things only and not to
>EVERYTHING as Hamjatta pointed out.  This does not mean that those who have
>the time sitting and writing on the List are doing more than what some
>might
>be doping out there. So brothers, let us feel comfortable discussing other
>opinions, however we might think they are stupid. "ignorance is by choice."
>However, this has nothing to do with what is going on. And yes, it
>certainly
>does not negate the fact our people are suffering under this regime. The
>killings and the political prisoners are obviously more of an agenda to
>some.
>Nonetheless Kebba, I think there is nothing wrong using my personal
>experience to determine the future. Of course we this does not mean that it
>has to affect everyone. What is wrong in saying how I feel? Does my
>thoughts
>you think are "negative" to yours or any one else mean that I should not?
>Or
>is it that hence some people are so "perfect" and so "educated" that they
>should not discuss with some of us? What is the deal? Tell me and I guess I
>will understand better.
>
>Ousman Bojang
>
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