Mr. Jallow: I want to applaud you on your recent posting to Mr. Halifah Sallah. Your initiative in advocating for leadership is a defining moment in our struggle for political democracy. A leader must be a visionary and willing to compromise on substantive issues, especially when he or she knows who the real enemy is. The fitna moron of Kaninlai must have a feel day at any given moment when the opposition does not speak in one voice. It is tragic that politics is taken as a self endeavor my some members of the opposition. Our cry for unity is not a condemnation for a sect of political aspirants, but a clear indication of maturity and willingness in setting the Gambia's interest first. We cannot afford to revisit the tragic and chronic lack of proper initiative in running the affairs of our country. One must be out of touch with reality to fantasize the dictator's willingness for a free and fair elections. This dictator has no intention of leaving the Gambia. A united opposition is a prescription for the dictator's chronic disease. Our failure to unite will cause epidemic and incurable disease. The struggle at this moment must be coupled with some financial assistance for the opposition. Our intellectual know how and ability to be creative in planning a strategic alliance will be a detriment to the butcher of Kaninlai. We, here in North Carolina have formed GamCarolina. We meet every last Sunday of each month to collect contributions from our members. We know no language, tribe, religion or regional doctrine. We believe in a free and democratic Gambia. We intend to raise funds for the opposition. Please send contributions payable to GamCarolina, C/O ML Jassey-Conteh, VF Corporation, 414 N. Church Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. I have personally taken the initiative in asking 1000 people to contribute $10 each. I will come up with the balance if I do not meet my target of $10,000. This is a personal crusade that I owe to the Gambian. Long live democracy and down with dictator fitna masibo jakading yahya jemus. Naphiyo, comrade ML Jassey-Conteh ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html You may also send subscription requests to [log in to unmask] if you have problems accessing the web interface ----------------------------------------------------------------------------