DID THE OUTBREAK OF THE EBOLA VIRUS UNEARTH SO MANY ISSUES ABOUT SIERRA LEONE? a compelling case that demands a broad examination: we have lost nation builders, friends, relatives, and well-meaning Sierra Leoneans. Was the situation avoidable or unavoidable? Who truly loves Sierra Leone? There should be a distinction between those who profess to love and those deeply in love, because we have our nation facing the worst almost always in the eyes of those lovers, giving us the reason to question our individual credibility and commitment to this impoverished nation. Its a chosen trade to highlight our sicknesses as a nation and, if possible, point out a measurable way out. We should be at liberty to point out those attitudes and actions that serve to undermine our hard won peace and promote conflict-situations. The origins of our last civil strife are well know, therefore it is the case to do our very best to avoid such occurrences. Agreed, the fight against the EVD demands a united front because it is only through our concerted efforts we can efface those denials and get everyone make their inputs. Notwithstanding the challenges in the world today, who doesnt want to become an American or a Canadian citizen? Nobody, why? Because of the glitter of hope these nations provide to their citizens. It makes them proud and ensure they remain motivated to do the things necessary to the survival of the nation. It is like this in many other western nations around the world, where citizens are the masters of their fate. How one wonders this is the attitude of Sierra Leoneans: where people will not only run to deflower, but make those contributions to the survival of the nation. The Americans came running when news of two of theirs infected with the Ebola virus broke. Did they wait to see how the disease will ravage their citizens? The greatness of America is not measured by what they have, but who they are: their preparedness to maintain those human values continue to give the American people a unique posture around the world. Yes, the Ebola virus is contagious, but with unity and love, they brought their citizens home for treatment: a true demonstration of nationhood. Coming to my native Sierra Leone: where is the policy of no man left behind? Could it then be that we lost Dr. Khan because we left him behind? A friend argued; those denials are borne out of the mass illiteracy in the country, but is that truly the case?well, it might be a case to argue, but I also do think the inner connections between those minds and the politics of the country could have a stake as well. Good day.
Posted on: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 14:39:26 +0000
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