I Still Remember

[Baashi]

Friend, do not confuse two diff things: pointing out the holes of the secession case and calling warring clans to end the dispute through dialogue. The two are completely different topics.

 

This topic is a one (arguably) written by secession proponent for secession supporters. It is by nature a backward-looking one. The author is making a pertinent point -- we were wronged by the former regime (in the name of all “other” Somalis) and we oughta remember what transpired in the past so we won’t lose sight of the importance of separating from the rest of Somalis.

 

That being the gist of his write-up one can’t help but underline the absurdity of the case. The history he so wants to institutionalize is not one shared by the residents there. By the look of it he is not eager having their history added to the curriculum either. For if history were told as it was it will have the effect of taking the luster off his martyrs.

 

My comment is directed at this line of reasoning. Grievance is used as raison d’etre of dismembering Somalia. He’s been selective in highlighting certain wrongdoings all the while other similar events are ignored in his piece.

 

You are right how communities there managed to put that baby to bed is commendable and worthy of emulation. But my friend your boy here and the fella who posted are the ones living in the past and hence violating my forward-looking exhortation

 

My question to the poster is self-explanatory and the context it came is right there in front of you awoowe.

 

I took a position. I got all kind of slack for making that “cyber” stand. Asking the right question about grievance case doesn’t contradict that position.

[Jacaylbaro]

MMA, taasna lama ilaawayo lamana ilaawi karo ,,,, Hargeisa ayaan joogay markii ay dhacdadaasi dhacday.