Comments on: Charles Taylor Did Not Encourage Press Freedom In Liberia, Prosecutors Say

By: Jose Rodriguez

Jose Rodriguez — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:03:05 +0000

Elbee,

What is going on bro? Are you the same person that wanted President Taylor put in jail for crimes he did not commit? You seem to be looking for at least concrete and reasonable evidence beyond all reasonable doubts presented by the prosecution to put this innocent man away for good unjustly. But you think, they (prosecutors) have not done it. Thank you Elbee. If we think like you in this identical instance, these westerners will have more respect for us and they will not take us for ride anymore. Good job buddy on this identical piece and not your previous approach.

By: Harris K Johnson

Harris K Johnson — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:41:04 +0000

Tracey,
Generally we don’t trust each other any more. This is evidence by the many security checks that one under go while traveling from Liberia to Sierra Leone and the other way round. Before the wars in both countries, our people were connected in many ways like marriages and cross border trades. Today these two important aspects of our lives that once held us together as brothers and sisters, have been greatly hinder by allegations of cross border attacks that left thousands of our people dead in both countries. Some marriages are broken simply because a wife or husband believes that his/her family line was destroyed by fighters form the other country. This kind of feeling is enforced by this trial of Mr. Taylor that he is responsible for the suffering and deaths of thousands of Sierra Leonean. On the other hand, some Liberians believe Mr. Taylor shouldn’t be single out as the one that started the war in the region for which he being jailed. Remember that Sierra Leone was used at spring boat to lunch several attacks on the people of Liberia long before Mr. Taylor and the NPFL. They think Sierra, back by the WEST has disrespected their leader, there by breaking that African Brotherhood that once united and held them together in an African Sprit. More over, for Sierra Leone to have brought in STRANGERS in an African Matter, has wilding the mistrust among our people. Lastly, Let me ask, what’s about Alpha response on public view in Freetown about the trial at time?

Harris K Johnson

By: Tracey Gurd

Tracey Gurd — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:34:24 +0000

Hi Harris — I’m curious why you think the trial has divided the people of Sierra Leone and LIberia more than ever before — can you let me know more about why you think that to be the case?
Best,
Tracey

By: Harris K Johnson

Harris K Johnson — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:08:26 +0000

King Gray,
You are always welcome. I’m very proud that many Liberians like you continue to add positive value to this site. I wonder how this site would look like without you and the many true Liberians brothers and sister who sometimes put their status on the line by looking in the face of the white man and say hell no to injustice melted against Africans Leadrers. I strongly believe that the conclusion of this case is critical to peace and stability in Liberia and Sierra Leone. I stand corrected, but my feeling is that this trial has divided the people of Sierra Leone and Liberia than ever before as evidence by some of the post on this site. What do you think? I’m sure Tracey and other has something to say on this.

Harris K Johnson

By: bnker

bnker — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:36:57 +0000

Noko4,
The prosecution is not concern about the accurate accounts only the misstatements and inconsistencies. For the defense, the factual statements and events are relevant for their case. I still think that CT talks too much and he got himself in trouble. For those who are biased on either side, their “side” is winning.

By: King Gray

King Gray — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:48:29 +0000

Harris
You are correct about Paul Mulbah and Francis Johnson-Morris the election theive, who was election commission chairperson, and committed election fraud for Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to become president. Some times this prosecution lies and deception get people mixed up.

Again you are correct that “The presence of thousands of [Sierra Loneans] in displaced camps in Foyah, Voinjama, Gbarnga, VOA Camp 1&2 near Monrovia, are all evidences that Mr. Taylor was kind to the people of Sierra Leone during the civil war. It is unimaginable to compare crimes committed in Sierra Leone to those committed in Liberia during the cavil wars in both countries.” Great thinking , Harris! That is why makes this trial nothing but TOTAL NONSENSE!!!

By: Noko4

Noko4 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:20:40 +0000

Lotson,
Didn’t Mr. Taylor address your concerns?? Star Radio was a CIA operation and was dealt with according to the LAWS of Liberia…..go and read the transcripts please.

By: Noko4

Noko4 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:14:34 +0000

So Bnker, ALL the FACTUAL FACTS he presented don’t count??? I think he did a honorable thang by stating that his memory was WRONG….Didn’t he tell us that he had NO SMALL BOY UNIT?? Was that a lie too???

So what has been the PROOFS from the prosecutors Bnker?? HEARSAYS???

By: Noko4

Noko4 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:11:43 +0000

Wadi,
Can you point out A EVIDENCE that’s related to the CHARGES??? I have watched this trial from day one and up til now, I am WAITING hopefully NOT IN VAIN to see the LINKS to the charges.

Really, a DISGRACEFUL DISGRACE to see what we thought was the NAIL IN THE COFFIN for Mr. Taylor…Is this case about Liberia??? Where is the 5 BILLIONS we’re promised will be EXPOSED??? Where are the INNER CYCLE or CIRCLE testimonies that were to show a DIRECT LINK in this case??

All I and most see is the AROUND and ABOUT…..

By: noko5

noko5 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:00:44 +0000

Thanks Tracey