Hi Ous,
Thankyou for highlighting this issue concerning the tern used by Ebou Jallow
"sinister jola ethnocentric agenda". We have to be very careful with our
choice of words and contruction. Whatever, one wants to say should be
directed to him and his government but not to a certain group of people as
mentioned. It could be very offensive. Not all Jolas support his government
including myself.
Thanx
Isatou


>From: Ousainou Ngum <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Re: NEW ILLEGAL 50 DALASIS NOTES IN CIRCULATION
>Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2000 00:59:20 -0700
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>Asalaam Bro. E.
>
>    I've always followed your contributions with keen interest; however,
>there is some kinda villifying term that you are nonetheless willing to use
>discriminately against a particular group of people; i.e The Jola people.
>You have just used "sinister Jola ethnocentric agenda", which I find quite
>offensive. I honestly believe that branding a people this way can be quite
>dangerous and repulsive.
>
>    Don't get me wrong. I do not approve of Jammeh's arrogance nor his
>nepotism. What I am saying is that, I find it very wrong and therefore
>unacceptable to brand a people like you always do. This will only help
>discredit whatever valuable info you have to share with the rest of us. I
>am
>aware of the fact that you're somehow connected to the group concerned
>(blood relations), this is however no justifiable grounds for you to be
>launching your highly offensive attacks. You have the likes of Yaya Jammeh
>in every society and in those same societies, you have very noble beings
>too. The Jolas are no exception in this case, and I think it will do you
>some good and The Gambia as a nation, to acknowledge it.
>
>     I am patiently looking foward to the (positive)impact that my
>observation will have on your next posting. Keep the fire burning with your
>invaluable contributions.   Thanks.
>
>     Ous Ngum.
>
>
>
>
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