Gambia-L:

The e-mail below came from a concerned Gambian.

Just a point of clarification for the person who wrote the e-mail below: My
brother, your comments are very much appreciated/noted. You see, when I said
that Mr Collins should find out who is Ebrima Ceesay, it was never an
attempt at boasting. I only meant to say that if he thought I was a coward,
then he was dealing with the wrong person. Of course, with the benefit of
hindsight, one could always do or say things better/differently. Thanks once
again, for the comments.


Regards,
Ebrima Ceesay


>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Please forward
>Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 08:30:27 -0800 (PST)
>
>Ebrima,
>
>Could you pease forward this to the L.  Please feel
>free to edit (especially section relating to you as it
>is really only meant for you).
>
>Thanks.
>
>Dear members of Gambia_L,
>
>Most probably unbeknownst to you there are many
>Gambians and Non-Gambians out there like me that are
>avid readers of the L and share the sentiments of most
>of you.  Unfortunately, some of us due to work or
>other circumstances are unable to contribute to the
>forum using our real name as indicated by the name
>under which this email is being sent.
>
>It is still a shame that individuals are still coming
>to our countries claiming to help us and in the same
>breath have the cheek to make comments like (and to
>quote Mr. Collins) "Your spelling overall, by the way
>is thoroughly appalling…….Perhaps the INS might also
>be interested in your paperwork? I do so hope you are
>legal aliens?"  He has shown that he has no respect
>for Gambians and as such should be expelled from The
>Gambia.  What he does not know is that there are many
>Gambians with British and American citizenship (yeah
>big deal) who are out there teaching British and
>American people how to spell (how many British still
>spell was as "woz").  Since when did poor spelling
>become a crime?  Quite frankly, comments and attitudes
>like this should not sway us, as they are mere
>reflections of the shallow mind and ignorance of those
>who utter them. Isn't it funny that Africans/blacks
>are called immigrants or aliens in this when they go
>to settle in Europe or America, yet when they come to
>settle in Africa they are settlers.
>
>
>Our leaders have no compassion and are so stewed in
>greed that they have completely lost all feelings for
>humanity.  Unfortunately, there are many more "would
>be's" out there propping them up.  We in Africa are
>plagued with so many problems as a result of poverty
>(created by our leaders) and we have idiots (I cannot
>bring myself to call him President) like Jammeh saying
>that he is so wealthy………  Deep down I am quite sure
>that Jammeh is one of the unhappiest individuals on
>earth, but what he does not know is that this is just
>the beginning. You guys have guts.  Each and every one
>of you has proven that there are still people out
>there who have PRINCIPLES and are not willing to sell
>their souls for MONEY and POWER.
>
>Ebrima, keep up the good work.  We need more
>journalists like you out there and believe me your
>work is already being recognised, you are having an
>impact. One such evidence is the attacks you have been
>receiving and no doubt will continue receiving. A word
>of advice though, which I really hope you take it in
>good faith.  You do not have to let anyone know who
>you are.  Your work speaks for itself.  I would
>therefore urge you to desist from using words like
>"well, you better do your home work about who Ebrima
>Ceesay is".  I for one read a slight touch of
>arrogance in comments like that, which does not do you
>any justice at all as I am sure you are indeed a
>humble person.
>
>Let me end by assuring you all that I will continue to
>make sure that everyone that I come into contact with
>knows about Gambia_L, be they Gambians or non-Gambias,
>black or white, etc.
>
>I wish I could give all of you the award that you
>rightly deserve, but I hope you will settle for a tap
>on the back.
>
>There is a God and he is indeed with us.
>
>
>
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