Yus, Sorry I could not get back to you any sooner. Had a long day. I cannot agree more with you. The scrutinizing is what is expected to be dangerous to the opposition I imagine. I have not tried to analyze the results. I am more into the substance of the whole system. I will wait for your full perspectives on this issue. Your reasons for trying to overcome the low voter turn out are to be noted. I see no reason why that cannot be done, but I can tell you that from my own personal experience with these opposition leaders, they do not think Gambians outside the country can concretely understand the situations on the ground. They may have had change of mind since then. And they might be right. I have seen it on this List everyday. Calling opposition scrutiny an unwarranted pride and self importance is the least thing one would expect to be called. Talking about that, I think I am in a better position now to understand why some take the positions they do. Discussing sensitive issues fruitfully may be is what is lacking. You are right that I am in for a United opposition. However, until then I am one of the very proud fence sitters. Ousman Jallow Bojang. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 and remember to write your full name and e-mail address. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------