Momodou,
       I, sincerely share your sentiment in trying to find political
solutions, to Gambia's political problems. The poiltical situation that is
evolving in the Gambia, demands a political response that is tempered by
reason, civility, tolerance, sincerity and commitment. I have always held the
belief, that the emergence of the Second Republic in the Gambia, is the
beginning of an opportunity in which we can start to build the foundations
for a viable democracy that would bring out the best sons and daughters the
country could offer.

    When people live together in a country, they share a destiny that is
mutually binding, to the extend that when they are imperil by political
instability, everyone stands to loose. When people live together in a
country, and taking into consideration their diverse nature, it is
fundamental that there is a viable mechanism in which power can be instituted
and regulated. This mechanism should also create the basis upon which power
is shared, contested and transferred; it should be mutually inclusive so that
all the diverse interests and groups are duely represented.

   The contention that we should change the poiltical dynamics in the Gambia,
by all means necessary, in my opinion should be reconsidered. This option
open the possibilities for all kinds of military adventures that can create
havoc, not only to the already distressed state of our economy, but to the
general population as a whole. I can truely empathized, and genuinely feel
the pain that has been expressed by a lot of people, indicative of the utter
disregard for civil liberties and human rights vilations; but, I implore all
my fellow Gambians, especially those on the list, whose voices may be the
catalyst for change, to engage the political developments back home in a very
constructive manner.

    Your suggestion to create a Gambian Political Action Committee, with your
frame of reference, is an idea that needs to be explored. I may add that, the
creation of a Citizen's Empowerment Foundation, in the Gambia, that can help
educate, agitate and mobilise the people, not so much as to be civilly
disobidient, but to make their voices heard so that they can shape the
outcome of the political and constitutional questions that confront us, can
also be another option. My humble submission.
       Rene Badjan

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