A lot of us envisions a better society with all included, or should I say we
preach or write. Some of us call for change whiles some of us have been
calling for change since it was vision to be like what it is today, under a
very different leadership other than the one some of us hated so much and
which some of us enjoyed and showered so much.
One thing so natural with human beings is the fact that we are not all equal,
but it takes a deep sense of thought for one to be able to utter that. Anyone
could make philosophical declarations, but how much benefit as people we get
from ideas that are not based on real possibilities? What is a fine
philosophical idea that is not based on what the actual reality is? A mere
desire for the better is not enough either if it is best made where the
plight of the majority is not considered.
A vision or visions that are not rooted in the society it is to affect are
mere visions and therefore mere declarations, because they do not come from
the realities of the everyday life of that society.
Easier to say than do, but unless good ideas are collaborated with social
forces, they are bound not to effect the imagination of the ordinary people;
and it could only be a wishful thinking.
The failure of some of us not being able to influence the things that are
happening in our societies, is kind of rooted in our attitudes. If one is
observant, you cannot help it but see that the idea of our lives being shaped
by our attitudes, the way we live, talk and even eat. Instead it should be
the other way round where those things shape up our "attitudes." I hope I
have made my position on that more clearer.
Do not read me wrong, but Dr. Magnus have made it more clearly when he said
the "inability of our failed politicians to evolve a strategy based on the
real forces of change." This brings me to an earlier posting by Jenny. She
agreed that mere words, no matter how good they sound, signifies nothing
unless they could be translated into "real" improvements of the living
conditions of those affected and in a sense advocating for.
I am very busy preparing for two exams right now so do not expect daily
postings from me. Nonetheless, I will create some time to read all my mails.
I am looking forward to more of such from you.
May be we will get see during the break.

Ousman Jallow Bojang.

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