Some or many of the hot political topics in US  intrigue me. I view many differently as an immigrant in US and as concern citizen of everything politics in The Gambia. How about you?

- Vote ID/No Voter ID
- Marriage - 1to1, gay/lesbian and polygamy
- Minimum wage increase/no minimum wage or no increase
- Comprehensive immigration reform/close the border first
- Equal pay for equal work for genders
- Sticker gun control/protection of 2nd amendment rights
- War on women

Certainly some are not yet a political issue in Gambia such as gun control. Neither war on women make sense to me either - whatever side you maybe you have a mother, spouse and/or daughter. Doesn’t really make sense…..

But voter ID, Immigration and equal pay for equal work are relevant in Gambia. 

Our economy is not seriously structured so am not sure if minimum wage/no or higher is so far an issue………I prefer one based on demand and supply as determinants rather than using some governmental distortion.

Marriage is an interesting one - in US marriage is a legal institution at state level primarily for material/asset management. In Gambia marriage is both religious and cultural - the rules were set based on one’s religion/culture and government recognizes those in case law needs to come in.

Sexuality - considering that people have right to choose who to associate - as a nation we can’t stop anyone from another but we also can’t be force to recognize you against our culture, religion or whatever that maybe. I guess guys, lesbians and bi-sexuals, etc can do there things so long they don’t offend anyone - that includes marriage as they see fit. Where do you stand?

What will you be - a democrat or Republican if these issues are debated in Gambia? Take immigration first because that has at least once some direct consequences on you or some loved one. Be honest!

Burama

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