Conteh,
 
Conducting oneself with respect even in disagreement is the only way  that 
human beings can forge a future together, and conducting ourselves in a  
respectful manner under all circumstances is a legacy passed down to  us from a long 
history that both appreciates, understands the value  of and holds good 
conduct in all circumstances in high esteem.
Jabou Joh
 
 
In a message dated 4/18/2006 8:56:58 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
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Comrades:

After reading postings from Mr. MBye Sey and Dr.  Jaiteh, I think
it is relevant that we concentrate on issues.  Thus, I  appeal to
Mr. Tunkara and Mr. Sanneh to use the delete button in  deleting
offensive postings from some.  I do not read explicit  postings.
I seemly delete them.

I encourage Tunkara and Sanneh to  continue writing objective 
postings.  Don't let anyone silence  you.  You have every right to
participate in a decent  debate.

It does not make sense to debate with people who only  know
explicit words.  The Gambia's problems are our problems.  I  
believe though that the issue of tribalism has to be debated. 
Ousainou  Darboe has every right to context the presidency
His critics have every  right to oppose him.  But they do not 
have any right to criticize him  as a Mandinka.  It is 
discriminatory to say: "Mandinkas thought they  have 
birth right to the presidency."  Every Gambian has a right
to  be president.  The people in the Gambia have the right
to elect a  president.  I thought Mr. Drammeh was right 
when he said he does not  belong to any tribe.  

Though we may not agree politically, our  constant fights are
enabling Jammeh to achieve his ultimate goal.   This goal is
to divide and rule. If your enemy is arrested, I conclude  with
reasonableness that Jammeh is still at the helm.  What 
are  you going to do?   

I may disagree with Sister Jabou, but I  will never attack 
her because deep down in me, I know she will always be  
my big sister.  I will never let that opportunity to go away. 
Oh  bless her heart, I cry.

I also believe that every Gambian deserves to  be treated 
justly.  I do not subscribe to the notion that an enemy  
is an enemy for ever.  I this context, I stand here to 
defend the  right of every Gambian, who has been 
arrested by this dictatorship.   Remember, Jammeh is 
getting closer to every Gambian.  It may be  Dibba
today, but who knows who is next?  If one sings and  dances
for Dibba's arrest, who knows whether your friend, or 
big  brother may be next.

Naphiyo,
Comrade  Jassey-Conteh

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