The Analyst (Monrovia)
15 October 2008
WE CARRIED A story recently in which we quoted Liberty Party leader, Cllr. Charles Brumskine, as calling attention to rising corruption in Liberia and calling for immediate probe to be conducted by international jurists appointed by the International Contact Group (ICGL). The Counselor's call came against the backdrop that corruption was hurting the Liberian people as the government became ...
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I strongly defer with russ2boys on the praise given to the Analyst's editorial. However, the russ2boys have everyright and entitled to their opinion. Techinically, if one reads the editorial comments on corruption in Liberia,and those of cll Brumskine, he discovers that the Analyst only re-echoed what Mr. Brumskine has said. Besides, is the Analyst newspaper saying that the government that be should not be criticized and what specifics the paper is seeking for when the president herself admitted of corruption in her government- the recent audditor's report. What else, again, the Analyst newspaper is looking for? Can't this paper looks at the scandal in the National Port Authority, the suspension of the superintendent in Bong County among others. Journalists are watchdogs of society. please, Analyst newspaper, don't turn your blind eyes and deeath ears to the truth.
Thanks Mr. Editor for your comments on Cllr.Charles Brumskine statements in regards to corruption.We Liberians need to be very decerning about politicians that are seeking their own interest and not the interest of the entire nation.
Every Liberian knows about corruption, as an epidemic in our society but,in this difficult time of our country history, we see the tireless effort of president Johnson Sirleaf administration to stop the practice. I do not think, it will fully go away in a short period. However, we should be thankful for the little successes, we see in our country. So when the opposition want to make comment about corruption, they should show concrete evidence then to make for nothing noise. Remember Liberians, our world is a difficult place to live now then it was two years ago. I live in the wealtiest nation on earth, and trust me, things are hard everywhere,even for us who make far better income. Let us have patience as you know we can destroy in one day but, will take many years to rebuilt.
I wish to thank you for the time give me. I don't know why the Analyst will be disappointted for recently story carried, "CORRUPTIONS"
They know Counsellor's Brumskin is telling the truth, that there is corruptions in the government. I am not for no party in Liberia but for the mases, that are now suffering mainly the rurals people.
Right now , I wish that they give the government back to the natives Liberian. There is no room for you do me I do you. Again, I wish to inform you that the corruptions is been proving after 3 years in power and there is no good thing is going on. No eletricity and Water etc. (MAINLY).
Again, we all knows the deal, liberian knows what is going on.I loves you analyst do not be a part of this big deal in that government. Corruptions to me the way I understand means they need to give the power back to the Liberians,and then create a Special Theft Court, and War crime Court.- Big Daddy.
I was one of the five persons that provided comments, when The Analyst published that the Liberity Party Standard Bearer,Cllr. Brumskine stated that the United Party led government is the most corrupt government in the history of Liberia on October 8, 2008. In my comment, I stated that Cllr. Brumskine was short of specifics in his accusations against the aforesaid government.Some of the specifics that identified are in line with The Analyst' editorial. To my fellow Liberians who are defending Cllr. Brumskine, I would like to give you a piece of advise to go back and read the original story and my comment.Aftering reading the story, you will side with us. More to this, let me give you this piece of example, I reported to the Police that James Johnson stole my shirt. Do you think the Police can investigate this? No, because my accusaton is lack of specifics. It is my responsibility to tell the Police, my relationship with him, his age,criminal history, employed, unemployed, selfemployed,color of the shirt,long or short sleeves, new brand, size, month, day,year, how and where. All of the above are specifics that the Police needs to investigate, but without them, the Police can not carry on an investigate. To submit, I would like to say to the defenders of Cllr. Brumskine to encourage him to involve in community initiatives that will lead to development and training of community members in different careers, and encourage international investors to invest in the country. These have the propensity to reduce the poverty rates in the country. Not sitting and engaging in negative criticisms that he/she feels could serve as a path way to becoming Presdient.
edwin, you do have a good point, but lets look at it from a different angle. You are right not for "us" to use the path to the presidency by engaging in lies and negative criticisms. But it is also important to note that the head of this administration madame johnson, used these same lies and negative criticisms as a path to the presidency. two wrongs can't make a right, but thats the situation at hand. yes, we can change, but until then, the "struggle continues"
For once you have written a piece that you can be proud of.The editorial is well composed,your points are very specific, clearly stated and the ideas you present are responsibly discussed. I am hoping that you will maintain this level of professionalism in all of your future coverage and editorials and distant yourself from all of the informecials being passed off as professional, objective, journalistic reporting.