Joe,

Thank you for eloquent response to Mr. Mendy. His anti west, anti colonial
mentality side-tracked me from properly responding to his piece. I agree
with you points/assessment wholeheartedly.

So long

MJohnson


>From: Joe Sambou <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Re: Election procedures: Question
>Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 16:32:36 +0000
>
>Paul, thanks for your response to Malamin.  I, however, disagree with some
>of your comments.  I do not think that Mr. Roberts is competent for the
>Job,
>based on his past performance of handling his current responsibilities.  He
>is not independent in fact and in appearance.  What kind of advise can you
>give to this man when he is running the errands of Yahya?  What happened to
>the right to suffrage for Gambians in the diaspora?  How does calling for
>outside observers translate to lack of trust of all Gambians?  What
>Gambians
>lack trust in is those that are in control of our country and are about to
>do anything to stay in power.  Since the average Gambian does not have the
>power to enforce their will through the ballot box, and they know that
>based
>on past performance of this government and the IEC, that their wish will
>not
>be accepted, thus, the need for third parties (they do not have to be from
>the West) to witness the thievery.  Because what is going to follow is
>peaceful disobedience until justice is served.  We would need the
>understanding of the international community when we stand up to these
>criminals.  Calling for election monitors in essence is a preemptive strike
>against what is bound to happen, unless you do not believe that the
>majority
>of Gambians want these criminals out, and that they would do anything (even
>kill) to stay on.  We are not calling for a perfect electoral system as you
>seem to suggest, but a free and fair one.  Now, you tell me if Mr. Roberts
>has been fostering that environment in your opinion.
>
>Based on Robert's waffling on a number of issues that have serious
>implications on our country, WE are not going to let him get by with
>anything this time around.  That is called taking control of our destiny.
>We will let him perform his responsibilities as long as he is on the
>straight and narrow.  However, we would not hesitate to put the breaks on
>him the moment he begins to meander off track.
>
>I agree with you that we have competent Gambians who can perform the job,
>unfortunately they have been bypassed.  I respect your position, but
>respectfully disagree.  Thanks for adding value in the discourse.
>
>Chi Jaama
>
>Joe Sambou
>
>
>>From: paul t mendy <[log in to unmask]>
>>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
>><[log in to unmask]>
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>Subject: Re: Election procedures: Question
>>Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 14:03:08 +0000
>>
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