Excellent thread! I understand that this trial is emotionally challenging, but the bottom line is this, respectable debate. I am sure that no one means harm, yet we should be respectful. You are absolutely correct, the outcome of this trial will not change our lives…We heard, if Taylor gets arrested and sent to Sierra Leone, Monrovia will be in an uproar..well, that came and past and Monrovia was not in disturbed…I wonder if anyone in this forum went on hunger strike for the arrest? I doubt it. The only people who lives will be severely altered would be the family and friends of CT irrespective of the outcome of this trial. This trial is a test of our political tolerance.

Again, in the word of that philosopher from South Central LA, Rodney King, “can we all just get along” (smile)

I don’t think this forum is meant for one to show disrespect to the others, if their views don’t concur with yours. Why is it okay and acceptable to be in favor of Taylor but wrong and unacceptable for any person to be against him? Do you guys understand the legal term “probable cause?’ Although I’m have no expertise in the criminal legal discipline, but I hold firm that there is a probable cause to believe that Taylor was a major player surrounding these crimes in Sierra Leone. We as Liberians, don’t have to be rocket scientists to attest, even though there’s not much living evidence to tie him to the charges. One thing we all should remember is, it is too early to determine the strategy of the prosecution (Ms Hollis).

From what I gather, Ms Hollis that you all have criticized, is only trying to prove how inconsistent and unreliable Taylor is. She’s trying to paint Taylor as a liar all of his life, which isn’t a bad strategy, eventhough her presentation/delivery is poor. She really doen’t have to find strong evidence to tie him directly to the crimes committed.

As intelligent people, we must able to keep objectivity in our point of view, in order to give true analysis of what’s going on during the trial. We can still maintain our ” for and against” attitudes and be respectful and receptive of the views of others. No matter what the outcome is, I don’t think it would change anyone’s status in life. We will all move on with our lives and learn from the past in making tomorrow better.

I am not saying that Muslims were targeted in Liberia, I said Mandingos. I am not doubting that elements in each ethnic group contributed to the war. I am against all forms of violence….

On the trial, I agree with you, CT needs to be tried in Liberia not SL. We can convict him we have sufficient evidence of not only him but all leaders of the warring groups.

The above message was actually meant for NOKO5 and not big Joe. The comment left at 8:49 please don’t post that comment. If you don’t read the message it was for NOKO5 and not Big Joe.