Foolish me!
Why didn't I think of it myself:-)? At 11:42 PM -0500 12/9/02, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >In a message dated 12/9/02 8:00:40 AM Central Standard Time, >[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > > >*** What are the tools that the PEOPLE of Assam could use to prevent trhat?<< > > > > You have faltered at the initial step by putting the word "tools".It >reminds me of gunsmoke in place of billowing smoke and minefields in lieu >of lush green fields---the stuffs to which, the "cynosure of many >eyes"(azadi-mongers) have been clinging):. > Only if they ( Assamsese people) realise the need for them to participate >more fully in their role as citizens of that state,will things really >begin to improve.If they demand decent living conditions in their cities >and villages,decent schools,hospitals etc,they can be sure,they will come >because politicians will realise this will bring them votes.If >,today,they( politicians) seem to care more for the easy money,it could be >because they are reflecting only what the people really care about.For >them to change,the people nedd to change ,there is no other >way.Enfranchisement ( I could be little off in the spelling of this word) >does not only mean the ability to vote,it also means the vote must be >meaningful to affect the citizenry.Of what measure is a society,where the >concept of hard work is a disqualifier? Finally,it all boils down to one >thing----a towering and dynamic leaderhip is in crying need ( not the >gunrunners) > > KJD > > > >
