Comments on: Foday Sankoh Wanted To Free Sierra Leoneans From The Misery Of Politicians, A Sierra Leonean Defense Witness Says http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2010/03/11/foday-sankoh-wanted-to-free-sierra-leoneans-from-the-misery-of-politicians-a-sierra-leonean-defense-witness-says/ International Criminal Justice in the Making Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:58:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Jocone http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2010/03/11/foday-sankoh-wanted-to-free-sierra-leoneans-from-the-misery-of-politicians-a-sierra-leonean-defense-witness-says/#comment-28002 Jocone Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:05:10 +0000 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/?p=4846#comment-28002 Via- Gbana, The international community cannot support the Liberian TRC report for the simple fact that, the international is protecting some of those who committed crimes against the Liberian people. There are people who committed worse crimes against the Liberian just like Mr. Taylor did. like what we are seeing here now. Mr. Taylor is facing trail for what happened in Sierra Leone but there are people who provided funds to carry on the war that killed thousands of people but they are not facing trial today infact, they were not even mention in the TRC report...... Why? So the best thing the international community could have done is to falsely charged Mr. Taylor for crimes committed in Sierra Leone! Via- Gbana,
The international community cannot support the Liberian TRC report for the simple fact that, the international is protecting some of those who committed crimes against the Liberian people. There are people who committed worse crimes against the Liberian just like Mr. Taylor did.

like what we are seeing here now. Mr. Taylor is facing trail for what happened in Sierra Leone but there are people who provided funds to carry on the war that killed thousands of people but they are not facing trial today infact, they were not even mention in the TRC report…… Why? So the best thing the international community could have done is to falsely charged Mr. Taylor for crimes committed in Sierra Leone!

]]> By: noko5 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2010/03/11/foday-sankoh-wanted-to-free-sierra-leoneans-from-the-misery-of-politicians-a-sierra-leonean-defense-witness-says/#comment-27615 noko5 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:01:15 +0000 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/?p=4846#comment-27615 Bro . Jose, Please hold your peace. NOKOS are here backing you wholely and solely. We got your back. Noko7 is on AWOL, and thinks he got muscles to measure with the graet "GENERAL FIX IT". I Enjoy all your professional scales applied in this matter. We wil advocate in the intrest of justice for mr. Taylor . Don't care how Ms. Teage , Fallah, and even noko7 feels about it . Mr. Taylor did not ask Foday Sankor to cut off his peoples hands if he did. He did not call Tejan Kaba and tell him to kill his people. So I don't know where all the huffing and puffing around here is about. Bro . Jose,
Please hold your peace. NOKOS are here backing you wholely and solely. We got your back. Noko7 is on AWOL, and thinks he got muscles to measure with the graet “GENERAL FIX IT”. I Enjoy all your professional scales applied in this matter. We wil advocate in the intrest of justice for mr. Taylor . Don’t care how Ms. Teage , Fallah, and even noko7 feels about it . Mr. Taylor did not ask Foday Sankor to cut off his peoples hands if he did. He did not call Tejan Kaba and tell him to kill his people. So I don’t know where all the huffing and puffing around here is about.

]]> By: Tracey Gurd http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2010/03/11/foday-sankoh-wanted-to-free-sierra-leoneans-from-the-misery-of-politicians-a-sierra-leonean-defense-witness-says/#comment-27604 Tracey Gurd Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:50:30 +0000 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/?p=4846#comment-27604 Hi folks -- let's return to the trial if we can folks. I wonder, in fact, if we could discuss further the ideas that were raised in the outreach discussion, which we can find here: http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2010/03/10/an-urgent-need-for-a-robust-outreach-pregram-as-sierra-leoneans-give-mixed-reactions-to-charles-taylor%e2%80%99s-trial/. Also, later this week, we should be able to post the interview with Mr. Griffiths, which will give us ample food for debate here, I am sure of it. Best, Tracey Hi folks — let’s return to the trial if we can folks. I wonder, in fact, if we could discuss further the ideas that were raised in the outreach discussion, which we can find here: http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2010/03/10/an-urgent-need-for-a-robust-outreach-pregram-as-sierra-leoneans-give-mixed-reactions-to-charles-taylor%e2%80%99s-trial/.

Also, later this week, we should be able to post the interview with Mr. Griffiths, which will give us ample food for debate here, I am sure of it.

Best,
Tracey

]]> By: noko5 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2010/03/11/foday-sankoh-wanted-to-free-sierra-leoneans-from-the-misery-of-politicians-a-sierra-leonean-defense-witness-says/#comment-27593 noko5 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:38:56 +0000 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/?p=4846#comment-27593 Ms. Teage, I am quite suprise, but at most amaized, that you would suggest emotional uncontrol attitude of others when you 've indirectly or directly insulted me several times in your treads to me. But sister, some of us are different. I never take them seriously. Just take them like what I take from my some of biological sisters . I am saying this to say in short, please go slow with jose. I believe these guys were joking the liberian way..peace. Sometimes we liberian men joke like that.. Ms. Teage,
I am quite suprise, but at most amaized, that you would suggest emotional uncontrol attitude of others when you ‘ve indirectly or directly insulted me several times in your treads to me. But sister, some of us are different. I never take them seriously. Just take them like what I take from my some of biological sisters . I am saying this to say in short, please go slow with jose. I believe these guys were joking the liberian way..peace. Sometimes we liberian men joke like that..

]]> By: Jose Rodriguez http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2010/03/11/foday-sankoh-wanted-to-free-sierra-leoneans-from-the-misery-of-politicians-a-sierra-leonean-defense-witness-says/#comment-27583 Jose Rodriguez Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:05:21 +0000 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/?p=4846#comment-27583 Tracey, I agree. Good night and have a godly day. Tracey,

I agree. Good night and have a godly day.

]]> By: Tracey Gurd http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2010/03/11/foday-sankoh-wanted-to-free-sierra-leoneans-from-the-misery-of-politicians-a-sierra-leonean-defense-witness-says/#comment-27566 Tracey Gurd Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:34:46 +0000 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/?p=4846#comment-27566 Hi Jose -- thanks for your note. And I promise I will not take sides and I do appreciate that you never curse in your comments. My main concern is truly that we maximize the use of our space here by focussing on the issues arising from the trial, and sharing our opinions and thoughts respectfully. I do think that by and large we are acheiving that kind of space here, and I encourage all of us to take responsibility for our own posts to keep creating this kind of creative, open and intelligent forum operating at its highest potential. Best, Tracey Hi Jose — thanks for your note. And I promise I will not take sides and I do appreciate that you never curse in your comments.

My main concern is truly that we maximize the use of our space here by focussing on the issues arising from the trial, and sharing our opinions and thoughts respectfully. I do think that by and large we are acheiving that kind of space here, and I encourage all of us to take responsibility for our own posts to keep creating this kind of creative, open and intelligent forum operating at its highest potential.

Best,
Tracey

]]> By: Jose Rodriguez http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2010/03/11/foday-sankoh-wanted-to-free-sierra-leoneans-from-the-misery-of-politicians-a-sierra-leonean-defense-witness-says/#comment-27564 Jose Rodriguez Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:18:37 +0000 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/?p=4846#comment-27564 Tracey Gurd, Well said. If you can recall, people on the opposite end of the aisle called and continue to call us all kinds of despicable names. For me, I did not complain, I will not complain, and I will not complain. The reason is very simple. I am used to it. However, they and their international partners called Taylor all kinds of names during the 1997 election and we the Liberia people got so tired of their names calling as the result, we got on the streets of Liberia, singing and chanting, " you killed my mom, you killed my pap, I will vote for you." This was a protest call against the international community and opposition political parties, who had nothing to say or offer, but to tell us, Taylor was a rebel and nothing else to say of the other participants. Tracey, I must admit. I have a superior tone. I also have a voice of authority: I am sorry that you have not heard me speaking to you personally in person, or even being in a gathering for me to speak, you will probably say that I speak with authority, and I have a superior tone, and I don't curse. Nontheless, people on the opposite side of me, can say the same thing that I may say, but the tone of my voice is so powerful and dominant, that I will take charge and being seen as the leader. I don't insult Tracey. Noko7 is lying: that's why I challenged him to show the curse word used. However, take a break and just look at some of the posts you have disqualified from me. There is no curse word. Look at some of Fallah and other posts that you have allowed, and don't think I don't have proof ma'am: I do. And if you ask me, I will post it. And I hope you don't say, it is not in accordance with the rules, therefore, you can't post it. On the other hand, you might say yes, you didn't curse, but you focused on others. However Tracey, I have my own Library here. I have profile on all of the posters here, since I started. However, there is a difference between Jose and the opposite of him. Please ma'am, don't fall for these guys tricks. These guys are looking for shelter. They are looking for refuge. They are certainly looking for safe haven. And don't provide it for them, especially when they claimed to be more educated, intellectually sound, good people, and above all, calling people names without proof. Tracey Gurd,

Well said. If you can recall, people on the opposite end of the aisle called and continue to call us all kinds of despicable names. For me, I did not complain, I will not complain, and I will not complain. The reason is very simple. I am used to it. However, they and their international partners called Taylor all kinds of names during the 1997 election and we the Liberia people got so tired of their names calling as the result, we got on the streets of Liberia, singing and chanting, ” you killed my mom, you killed my pap, I will vote for you.” This was a protest call against the international community and opposition political parties, who had nothing to say or offer, but to tell us, Taylor was a rebel and nothing else to say of the other participants.

Tracey, I must admit. I have a superior tone. I also have a voice of authority: I am sorry that you have not heard me speaking to you personally in person, or even being in a gathering for me to speak, you will probably say that I speak with authority, and I have a superior tone, and I don’t curse. Nontheless, people on the opposite side of me, can say the same thing that I may say, but the tone of my voice is so powerful and dominant, that I will take charge and being seen as the leader. I don’t insult Tracey. Noko7 is lying: that’s why I challenged him to show the curse word used. However, take a break and just look at some of the posts you have disqualified from me. There is no curse word. Look at some of Fallah and other posts that you have allowed, and don’t think I don’t have proof ma’am: I do. And if you ask me, I will post it. And I hope you don’t say, it is not in accordance with the rules, therefore, you can’t post it. On the other hand, you might say yes, you didn’t curse, but you focused on others. However Tracey, I have my own Library here. I have profile on all of the posters here, since I started. However, there is a difference between Jose and the opposite of him. Please ma’am, don’t fall for these guys tricks. These guys are looking for shelter. They are looking for refuge. They are certainly looking for safe haven. And don’t provide it for them, especially when they claimed to be more educated, intellectually sound, good people, and above all, calling people names without proof.

]]> By: Jose Rodriguez http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2010/03/11/foday-sankoh-wanted-to-free-sierra-leoneans-from-the-misery-of-politicians-a-sierra-leonean-defense-witness-says/#comment-27555 Jose Rodriguez Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:36:46 +0000 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/?p=4846#comment-27555 Teage, Sometimes, some things just don't require any explanation. And probably, this is one. Anyways, I am still not satisfied. I will like to discuss this intellectual and childish issue that you raised. You know what, I will let it go this time Teage. Teage,

Sometimes, some things just don’t require any explanation. And probably, this is one.

Anyways, I am still not satisfied. I will like to discuss this intellectual and childish issue that you raised. You know what, I will let it go this time Teage.

]]> By: Tracey Gurd http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2010/03/11/foday-sankoh-wanted-to-free-sierra-leoneans-from-the-misery-of-politicians-a-sierra-leonean-defense-witness-says/#comment-27510 Tracey Gurd Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:17:20 +0000 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/?p=4846#comment-27510 Hi Jose -- I agree it is not my job to take sides in this debate -- but it is actually my job to be involved in this debate, and my job as moderator to ensure that everyone is playing by the rules here, and ensuring that we are creating an environment where everybody feels free and welcome to comment without fear. I will make my position very clear: if any reader is consistently threatening others, or using threatening phrases, or attacking other readers, I will consider banning them (in terms of no longer allowing posts on this site), and I will block comments that do not meet the policy, no matter what screen name is used by readers or what side of the debate they are on. I dearly hope it never comes to banning anybody, as I do not at all want that -- but I also do not want this debate to degenerate into a space where people don't feel free to share their opinions without attack or retribution. I encourage everyone here to remember our policy: let's focus on the trial and not other readers. Best, Tracey Hi Jose — I agree it is not my job to take sides in this debate — but it is actually my job to be involved in this debate, and my job as moderator to ensure that everyone is playing by the rules here, and ensuring that we are creating an environment where everybody feels free and welcome to comment without fear.

I will make my position very clear: if any reader is consistently threatening others, or using threatening phrases, or attacking other readers, I will consider banning them (in terms of no longer allowing posts on this site), and I will block comments that do not meet the policy, no matter what screen name is used by readers or what side of the debate they are on. I dearly hope it never comes to banning anybody, as I do not at all want that — but I also do not want this debate to degenerate into a space where people don’t feel free to share their opinions without attack or retribution.

I encourage everyone here to remember our policy: let’s focus on the trial and not other readers.

Best,
Tracey

]]> By: Tracey Gurd http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/2010/03/11/foday-sankoh-wanted-to-free-sierra-leoneans-from-the-misery-of-politicians-a-sierra-leonean-defense-witness-says/#comment-27507 Tracey Gurd Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:01:09 +0000 http://www.charlestaylortrial.org/?p=4846#comment-27507 Dear all -- in the past few days, one reader's comment in particular has raised a lot of ire among other readers on the site. I take the concerns on board, and I have two things to say: 1. This is not the forum for threats, or violent suggestions. We are here for an exchange of opinions about a trial and that's where we should focus. 2. Please, let's return to focussing on the issues raised by the trial and not on each other. I have heard all the arguments and counter arguments and I will not hesitate to warn readers and potentially ban them from this forum (meaning, I will no longer let their comments through) if they are consistently threatening or attacking of others. Best, Tracey Dear all — in the past few days, one reader’s comment in particular has raised a lot of ire among other readers on the site.

I take the concerns on board, and I have two things to say:
1. This is not the forum for threats, or violent suggestions. We are here for an exchange of opinions about a trial and that’s where we should focus.
2. Please, let’s return to focussing on the issues raised by the trial and not on each other. I have heard all the arguments and counter arguments and I will not hesitate to warn readers and potentially ban them from this forum (meaning, I will no longer let their comments through) if they are consistently threatening or attacking of others.

Best,
Tracey

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