Sanusi,

You could not have said any better. This is outright greed, i am sick and tired of politicians whining about privileges. Politics should be for those who are ready to sacrifice for the betterment of the people.

Pasamba

>From: Sanusi Owens <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: FWD:National Assembly Members Demand More Privileges
>Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2002 00:09:16 +0100
>
>Ous
>Ous
>
>I don't agree with your suggestion. These people
>already earn a lot as MPs, what else do they do need//
>
>
>By the way, I was once told that when someone enters
>into politics, he must act as the People's Servant and
>not the People's Master. Unfortunately, our NAMs want
>to grab a lot from the government coffers for
>representing the people, what a joke. Just take a look
>at how Halifa Sallah& Sidia Jatta are coping with
>their own structured salary and asked yourself whether
>these NAMs are serious about developing the Gambia.
>Why can't they be content with their D7,000.00??
>
>Just a thought, no hard feelings
>
>Sanusi
>
>Just a thou
>
>--- Ousman Bojang <[log in to unmask]>wrote: > To Mr.
>Bidwell and all members of the Parliament, I
> > wish them good luck. I
> > certainly think some of their claims are very
> > genuine. Providing them
> > vehicles should really be considered. Giving them
> > privileges at public
> > hospitals and other public settings should be
> > discouraged.
> > About diplomatic passports, I think that should be a
> > No-No. Service
> > passports, may be, but what? Diplomatic passports?
> > Oh no.
> > So Honorable Members of Parliament, try again. Just
> > to make movement easier
> > for you is no reason to give you diplomatic
> > passports.
> >
> > Ousman Jallow Bojang.
> >
> >
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