Obetia, you guys from Ombaci used to like acting (drama) in Mvara. upon the completion of a scene and before the next, actors always take a break. I know Oyulu is only thinking about a commercial break. Well that's what we have done. As Droma put it we are digesting the different views eyo ma ale nyaza surely I think we shall be back on course. Liberians are not different from Ugandans. We all suffered in the hands of Slave Traders, war mongers, e.t.c Look how can some one believe that sacrificing innocent kids can turn their fortune and they become rich overnight. This madness has reached Northern Uganda. Are such people different from their counter parts in Monrovia who believe in water turning to blood. Africa needs to wake up from this slumber. Europe developed because of Piracy, Loot, Plunder, adventure e.t.c. If our Great Grand Parents in Africa conalized India for 400 years and shifted to Europe and then to America would our fate be the same. I mean would we waste our time together with the Ejiku's, Adibo's Mundua's, Jacksons' to discuss about Donors? Well we can now colonize the world through Education. Look at Your good self, a modern Colonial Master in Liberia, Idoru in Nairobi, Adibo in Dubai, Ejiku in Bushenyi, Others in Kampala, Oguzu in Washington, Onzivu, Lomo e.t.c Ya.... lets refocus the debate.
--- On Wed, 2/25/09, robert obetia <[email protected]> wrote: From: robert obetia <[email protected]> Subject: [WestNileNet] This Happens When Ignorance Prevails: Liberians rush for water in a new panic To: "A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile" <[email protected]> Cc: "Orijabo" <[email protected]>, "Mike Bugason" <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 6:41 PM #yiv437437429 .hmmessage P { margin:0px;padding:0px;} #yiv437437429 { font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana;} Gentlemen and Ladies, If you were in Liberia and did not recieve more than 10 local telephone calls last night, or your compound was not overwhelmed with water searching residents of the community, or your security did not alert you of the state of affairs, then count yourself friendless (of atleast liberian nationals).. I counted 14 calls before ignoring. Then i slipped past the our security gate at night and drove to talk to a good friend (a national). First it was quiet with match watching and then the excitement of football as any where on this continent. Then suddenly, true ignorance prevailed over the nations majority of mainly low urban and peri urban communities, as well the rural. Then one good Liberian friend called me to find if i can get for him additional containers for storage of water. I thought he had lost it, a gentleman who is already enlightened in money making - door to door fresh fish supplier. Last night it was widely (accross the country) believed by many Liberians that by the end of the night, anyone who failed to fetch enough water to last for the next 3 days will perish (DIE). By the night various scenerio were being advanced without reason. One gaurd told me this: "I finished filling my gallons ...ooh. Ein (read isn't it) the people say all water will turn to blood or something?". Another caller said "the people (neighbours) are all over my place to fetch water and say people who don't fetch will die". Etc and i hope i will get more other believes, but in my office now it is subject of KABOZIEE. Now Alaka, Mundua, Ejiku ...... , Acidri (James why quiete)... .etc .. tell me, under what circumstances can a people take to such believes. Ignorance? Poverty? Effect of Liberia like war? Hysteria of what type/name? Atleast under current situations and as a result of their past or other reasons, many Liberians find themselves failed to comprehend issues properly. It was originally a news of good intention but poorly conveyed or understood. 2 Counties in Liberia are currently suffering attack from green worms (larva) - for those who remember if you were in Arua, they were called Kaluche. There was radio report that some of the areas would be sprayed to destroy the worms and so residents of those villages should store enough water as the sources may get conterminated for 3 days. And the next thing...? Monrovians who are 250km away too were into panic of blood steined water, mud filled waters, etc. Guys let us liberate ignorance through better education. I thought this case of last night in Liberia, which i very much associate with low education levels having happened at a time when i am watching discussions on concerns regarding education situation in West Nile would make my point of appeal to you: Please Re-focus the discussion for meaningful out come. Best regards, RObetia check out the rest of the Windows Live™. More than mail–Windows Live™ goes way beyond your inbox. More than messages -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ WestNileNet mailing list [email protected] http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet % WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. _______________________________________________
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