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Conspiracy
of silence must be challenged
Tuesday,
October 04, 2005
By
Lawrence S. Green
When
one considers that Liberia and its people have over
the years suffered massively because of personal
greed, and that that greed is still prevalent today,
one realizes that in order for the country to progress
under any incoming administration, the next president
must be honest, fearless and outspoken.
That
leader must set a standard which will demonstrate to
all that he or she is serious and determined to
deal with the problems, both past and present, which
have reduced the country to a level of disrepute
among the community of nations.
Because
of the fact that the candidates have not yet, in their
speeches or platforms, dealt with several major
matters relevant to the conduct of a reputable
government, I would like to suggest that all concerned
forward-thinking voters ask each and every
presidential candidate to publicly pledge that if
elected, their administration will:
1.
Not permit nor grant amnesty or pardons to any member
of the Taylor and Bryant administrations who have been
accused, implicated and or investigated for abuses of
human rights and or corrupt practices, and who failed
to appear, or register to appear before the proposed
Truth & Reconciliation Commission within, say,
sixty days after the Commission is constituted and
functioning.
2.
Release to the press (for publication) within, say,
thirty days after assuming office, all investigative
reports conducted and or compiled by government the
United Nations and or any other component authority,
during the administrations of the Taylor and Bryant..
3.
Appoint a commission made up of reputable persons,
within, say, thirty days after assuming office, which
will be charged with holding public hearings which
will review all agreements and or contracts entered
into by the Bryant administration which extend beyond
the tenure of said administration, and
4.
attempt through all legal means, to secure the return
of funds, and or government properties (or the value
of same) misappropriated during the tenure of the
Taylor and Bryant administrations (TBAs).
If
Liberia is to progress, the next administration must
demonstrate strength of charter, honesty, and
fearlessness. If not, Liberia will continue to
remain at the bottom of the barrel, a failed,
play-play city-state unable to generate jobs,
development, respect and peace for its citizens.
The
country and its people have suffered abuse for too
long and must not forget nor allow it to happen again.
Remember, and never forget, God helps those, who first
help themselves.
Liberians
can and must do better, and must not allow themselves
to be condemned to a continued state of hopelessness
because of a conspiracy of silence, which will
benefits only those who have abused or plan to abuse
them.
Lawrence
S. Green lives in Powder Springs, GA
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