George, My answer to your questions are: Q1. Yes it is possible for us to vote whilst in the diaspora by Contacting the IEC and the Gambian Embassy in the respective Countries where we may be in,for the required mechanism to facillitate The exercise outside the Gambia . Q2. Inorder to find out who to vote fo,you need to be familiar with the Party or individual's manefesto or issues of concern to Gambia and Gambians. This should be independent of tribal or other affiliations. Q3. Essa's suggestion is valuable,but as you might have observed,ihave not seen Any suggestion so far to that effect and there are lots of issues affecting us today In The Gambia and outside the Gambia. The Gambia help drive intended to get text books to be sent to the needy back Home is a positve move and I commend thoes who introduce the idea and are Trying to implement it,noteting that they are none gambians (correct me if I'mwrong) but concern about gambians.The situation of foreigners being more effectively concern, in terms of actions being taken on issues that affect us, is a clear indication of our insincerity to our country and people.This attitude mannifest itself to Govermental level,regional level e.g Ecowas,and continental level e.g OAU. My fellow countrymen, it is time we get involve somehow.Our country and people needs Us . The time is to act now. Let us be Jambarrs for our contry and people . Allah/God bless us all . Thank You Beran. -----Original Message----- From: george sarr [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2000 3:18 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Could Anyone Help Answer These Questions For ME...Thanks Q1. Since quite a number of Gambians are in the diaspora, is it possible for us to vote while abroad?And how? Q2. I also think a lot of people abroad don't even know who to vote for to begin with and since this is true, who would make an ideal candidate to win our votes? Q3. As ESSA THOMAS suggested why don't each one of us come up with some real issues affecting us today, and let's give them not only some thought but figure out solutions. I think it is a great start. Q4.Last, To Halifa : what realy is your position? A. A Politician seeking office B. A Freedom fighter willing to risk it all C. A mawlid with inconceivable ideals D. An instigator - the average JOE ____________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------