In a message dated 11/11/99 5:12:33 PM Central Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << If my reading of the Bantaba and the crisis at home are accurate, we must begin to work with President Jammeh, his Government and the Gambian People to resolve these issues. And as the Presidential and National Assembly elections are fast approaching, it is imperative that the political system be opened up. I propose that at minimum, all political parties and politicians that were banned shortly before the 1996 elections, be unbanned and let the Gambian people decide who rules them. The latter it appears to me and many more on the Bantaba, is a way to realizing this vision for Gambia and Gambians. To me, this is beyond partisan politics. It is life of a people and of future generations. This could be our challenge to President Jammeh and his government. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Abdoulaye Saine ****************************reply separator Abdoulaye, Thanks for the observations, it is clearly what we are looking to accomplish for our country. Your suggestion would be the ultimate for the Gambia. However, l am not of the belief that we are dealing with individuals who think on this level, otherwise, we would not have had the grave miscarriages of justice, human rights violations, even murder, etc just to name a few of the ugly things that continue to be carried out as if they were just a normal part of daily life. Perhaps we will all be accorded a big surprise if this challenge is taken up. Cheers. Jabou ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------