Mw. Oryema,
That is exactly why we need to negotiate our unity through an all-inclusive federalism, instead of pretending that we are united. We have a lot in common and let us use of diversity to craft a strong union.
The bigger problem is the 'remote control' approach which can not work because the center can no longer hold.
"Tic dwong oloyo kom gamente ma dit woko."
With a negotiated all-inclusive federalism, Uganda will be stonger and much more peaceful.
F.N. Lugemwa
Oryema Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: --------------------------------- Mw, Joseph, Separation and divorce are part of that genuine federalism we are searching for. It is genuine because even after seperation, on the cultural and social level there are many valuable items we have picked from each other over the years that will never die. Take for example the Gomesi, it is more of a Baganda women way of dressing, but if you travel throughout Uganda, you will find an Acholi woman, a Mukedi woman, a Jonam woman or a Munyoro woman wearing that Gomesi. The Ojono (malwa) is an Ateso drink, but Naguru in Kampala is far away from Soroti, and yet you find men joyfully enjoying their luseke on weekends. Agwara and Adungu dance is an Alur thing, but it had almost become a national dance during the Amin years. Amaido (Groundnuts) is enjoyed throughout Uganda and yet Iteso would like to claim it as their own.. The Bahimas lived peacefully with the Baganda tending their cows till 1
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things changed. Before things changed these Bahimas would ride on their bicycles selling fresh milk every morning. The cross-breeding Christine is reffering to, is very real. I recall the Late Gad Brig, Wilson Toko who was married to a Munyoro woman being asked at an international conference, what language his children spoke at home He simply answered Lugunyoro the Lu standing for Lugbara and the rest for Lunyoro. Linguistically, most Ugandans through education, work and travel within Uganda have managed to pick up each oher's languages. Through the same we now understand each others beliefs, art, moral law, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by the dififferent ethnic groups as members of our society. It is to be hoped that this knowledge will help us reach a negotiated settlement and have a peaceful divorce. It is important to take note, however painful this divorce may be, it is necessary for a better future of Uganda. The very Europeans who drew border
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Africa seperating parents from their own children, have, in the last several years, redrawn their own borders for the sake of peace and stability. I see no reason why we should continue to carry this burden which is causing so much pain and bloodshed!! Oryema >From: "Joseph Senyonjo" >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: >CC: , >Subject: RE: [FedsNet] Matters Arising: The Generalismo's Land Grab >Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 14:54:03 -0500 > >I say let's fight for genuine federalism. I would hate to loose any part of >Uganda. The Acoli, in particular, are some of the most culturally dynamic >people in Uganda and make our country all the richer. There is no escaping >the fact that like it or not we now Ugandans and have 'cross-pollinated' >each other to such an extent that any part divorcing would break family ties >with potentially severe trauma. That only leaves Federalism for all Ugandans >such that each region or part feels empowered a
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integral to the nation. > >Joseph > > -----Original Message----- > From: J Ssemakula [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 1:57 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [FedsNet] Matters Arising: The Generalismo�s Land Grab > > > > > A divorce should negotiated, preceeded of course with attempts at >reconciliation. A messy divorce as happend in Eriterea should be avoided by >all means, in favor of the amicable Slovakian model. If it is the will of >the majority in Acoli to their separate ways, then we should let them go in >peace, for none of us will benefit from acrimony. > > However, the average Acoli has the to right to ask: what has the >government of Uganda done for me or my homeland in the last 20 years? > > > > ----Original Message Follows---- > From: "Oryema Johnson" > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] &
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