In a message dated 11/11/99 5:12:33 PM Central Standard Time,
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<< 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
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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

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