Ebou Jallow,

I do not believe for one second that Jammeh has any intention of "writing any 
columns of penance as you put it. 

Jabou Joh

In a message dated 10/4/03 12:46:22 PM Central Daylight Time, 
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> 
> Sister Jabou,
> 
> Thanks for the thoughtful response.  I will admit that I find it odd 
> not to agree with your comments.  You speak the truth but not the whole 
> truth in my opinion.  As such I will choose to compliment your 
> observations.  
> Jammeh himself has to measure up to his earlier “justifications” in the 
> wake of July 1994 coup less his words become empty slogans and promises 
> in bad faith.  He has to prove his moral worth by leading a national 
> process of reconciliation, acknowledge his fatal mistakes, and open the 
> gates of peaceful resolution. Meanwhile, I believe the opposition and 
> the “Diaspora” should stop knotting the noose after every Jammeh boo-
> boo.  Reason, maturity, compassion and truth can never flourish in a 
> thick fog of cant and sanctimony.  Let us stop the finger pointing and 
> the blame game in order to allow each of us (including Jammeh) to write 
> our own columns of penance.  
> 
> 
> Ebou

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