Soffie, I certainly agree with you. This issue is so sensitive to a lot of people and I can see why it is been blown out of proportion. Alpha made a lot of sense in what he said. He talked about the kind of people who we have in our society. Saul made an observation and requested a clarification. Some might have a problem the way he put his words. I think it would be better for the people if we talk about our problems and not just hide them because some of us who are born by parents of different ethnic groups feel uncomfortable when it is discussed. Tribalism is alive in the Gambia as in any parts of this world. And discrimination is the same in all its aspects as long as it is against a particular group of people/society. So ladies and gentlemen, why don't we all move forward and discuss the reality instead of sweeping it under the carpet. Yes, I am born of parents of different tribes, but do not tell me that politicians do not try to explore what ever they could to get what they want. Of course there are exceptions, but to say that because some feel uncomfortable discussing it and it should not be is nonsense too. I am sorry if I offend anyone, but this is my personal opinion and meant not to. 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------