Comrades:

As we mark our 39th year independence anniversary, the Gambia, a young nation has experienced the worst government of recent memory.  How do we feel about the APRC government?  Were we better off ten years ago, or are we better off with the APRC government?  Has the Gambia changed for the worst?  Do we have energy to galvanize the electorate and send Jammeh packing?  Are we willing to debate objectively and constructively for a democratic and free Gambia?  Do we respect the right of APRC?

The agents of political manipulation and destruction will not stop.  Comrades of this struggle have a mountain to climb.  What has gone wrong with the opposition?  Do we have leaders who are only interested in their own political endeavors?  Why is Waa sitting in prison?  Do we have to listen to those in the opposition who claim to have our interests?  What alternatives do we have?

As we move forward in our quest for a democratic and free Gambia, we should be careful of not letting our guard down.  Words spoken or written can have negative consequences, especially when uttered with arrogance.  We should respect each person, regardless of his or her political doctrine.  We should engage in a meaningful debate.

How can we justify that a civil servant, or even those who are singing Jammeh's praise on Gambia-L are genuine?  Things have changed so mad in the Gambia that there are some who are with the flow because of intimidation?  For those of us who are fortunate to be in diaspora, at least we have the opportunity to speak freely.  In that regard, I am convinced that there are some who are indeed trapped because they want to survive.

The struggle to unseat Jammeh will not be easy.  Our unity and understanding of working together will solidify our quest for a Jammeh-less Gambia.  May our work be directed in a democratic way.  May we defeat the efforts of Satan.  May our doubters be convinced that our struggle is not directed at them, but at the APRC government.

Naphiyo,
Comarade ML Jassey-Conteh

-----Original Message-----
From: Amadu Kabir Njie <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Feb 18, 2004 6:32 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: "in DEPENDENCE day"

My God!

I just realised it is "in DEPENDENCE day!"
I feel so sad and depressed
Let all those who see clearly
Accept my sympathy

Regards,

Kabir.

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