Submitted by martinmodal on Tue, 02/23/2010 - 04:59.
PART 2
A Call To Action
In Malakal it has been reported that campaign posters have been torn down by the SPLM in a wake to incite fear into the population. It is our hope that the people of Malakal, our brothers and sisters and children in that city will stand steadfast and resolved their faith in democracy. Let them be unmovable and stand their grounds knowing that one day, all this fear mongering will be over. Let them keep in mind that the democratic way is the way of the people. Let them show their resolved to the rest of the people in Southern Sudan that it is only going to be a little while when the way of the people will prevail over violence, destructions and cowardice. As Malakal stand up, we must stand with them as well. We must unite with our minds, strengths, efforts and most of all spirits to show our support and stand up for democracy. In Southern Sudan just like in every place where democracy has prevailed, the way of the people must triumph in this coming election. For a people that have seen and experienced too many destruction, we need not simply sit back and allow violence to triumphs in our midst again.
Five years after the comprehensive peace agreement, we want to tell our children that the way of the ballot is the only way to peace. In light of these facts, I urge you to hold fast to your ballots and vote this coming election. Show the “destructionists” where true power lies. Tell them with your vote that real power lies in you, the people, and with this power you can decide who becomes a major player on our political scene.
Tell our brothers and sisters in Yei that their recent demonstration will not go in vain by your votes. We understand that all of Southern Sudanese want separation at this time. We understand that whenever we reflect on the past, we cannot think anything but wish for a homeland where we do not envision ourselves as second-class citizens. However, it is also important that we assess the governing ability of our current leaders as we dive towards self-government. I am of the view that self-government is a critical issue that needs to be understood. As we ready ourselves for a vote in this coming election, we should first consider candidates that are most concern about abolishing the tribal conflicts and wanton killings have become so common in Southern Sudan. I am of the view that Dr. Lam Akol whose vocal criticisms on these issues stands as the only lonely voice in the dessert, needs to consider very seriously, when we cast our vote during this coming election.
Thank you
Martin Modal USA
SPLM-DC
Submitted by martinmodal on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 04:16.
The fifth anniversary of the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) that ended the tiring war in our country has come and gone so quietly without any notice. One major reason---because the politicians are busy with the coming elections. In addition, they have a legitimate reason to do so. It is hoped that the coming election will determined the sustainability of the CPA. This hope cannot only be the hope of the International Community it must also be our hope. We as Southern Sudanese must strive to bring lasting peace to our country. This is why we must invest our voting power wisely during this election. This is why I have resolved to invest my time to bring to you my fellow Southern Sudanese what I would rather consider pep talk throughout the coming weeks and months. In a series of short articles, I hope to encourage us all to vote very wisely during this election.
We must not allow our emotions, greed and short-term benefits to override our intellect as we vote during the coming election. Let us leave that for our politicians who do it best. Each and every Sudanese should understand that we owed it not only to ourselves, but also to the future of our children when we vote this coming election.
It is our responsibility as Southern Sudanese to understand that the coming election is not only about our future, it also about the future of our children. It is about eradicating poverty and building a lasting peace for ourselves. It is about educating our young generation so as to ensure a good and informed leadership in the future. This coming election is about good governance and democracy in Southern Sudan.
In one of the few papers I posted in the past, I mentioned the need for our leaders to recognize that democracy is only feasible in a transparent and accountable society. I urge our leaders to not just talk about democratic change but to understand that it is imperative that they exemplify the change through their leadership. I also cautioned against making decisions that will affect the masses of the people behind close door. Our leaders must adopt the culture of inclusiveness in decision-making if the people matter to them.
Democracy I stated previously is about people and most importantly about the people that are being governed. It is our rights as Sudanese to know at all, times what our leadership is doing to improve our well-being and secure the future for our children. As you vote in this coming election, seek to cast your vote for a leader that understands and practice these changes.
Thank you,
Martin Modal
Submitted by martinmodal on Tue, 09/22/2009 - 05:51.
To all South Sudanese, lets not make the same mistake agene doing the same thing repeatedly accepted a different outcome; it would be consider stupidity by elected Kiir in to power the rest of the world will in fact express amusement at South Sudan. It has bean over 20yrs that South Sudanese have never had the opportunity to be able to vote or determine who will represent us, now that we have the chance to tune this around lets not miss this possibility. South Sudanese have lost so many years out of Sudan by brine force out of our country because of war, the longest lasted war; we have more refuge around the world then most country. Is that the live that we want for ourselves. Not being able to vote not being able to go home when we want, South Sudan have so many resources that we doing not actually needs much from the outside world nevertheless because, of the way we govern ourselves we relay on others for our daily bard. Food that is send for displace people are use for seal by the authority. With all the money that South Sudan has received why, are people stale killing each other, why are people vanishing from food shortage? Why is the no justice system in our country, we cannot even hold anyone accountable in their position, why because no law and order in the country. Is this the kind of regime? that South Sudan, want to lived under then go ahead vote Kiir into power when it is time for election, just remember that Kiir was not really the people primary choice. Because Kier was one of the few left after the movement, Kiir is now appointed to represent South Sudan. If you need change please lets us worked together, and make it happen by Vote Mr.Lam Akol because he is the only one that has talk about democratic government bases on the principles of social equality, which means that all South Sudanese’s will be a part of the development process. A democratic system will in could all Sudanese its power given back to the citizens. Under this system everyone will be heal responsible to do his or her parted. If we all invest ourtime in the developmental process I cannot imagine South Sudan being swift in destroying the country, if we do it may affect all of our participation. Does South Sudan want that to happened agene? I think that I could speak for most of South Sudan and acutely say that this standard of living is ridiculous let us make some form of change happen ASAP, because the definition of stupidity is a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience. Vote Mr.Lam Akol for change. Thank you, SPLM-DC Party Representative of Wisconsin Mr. Martin Modal
PART 2
A Call To Action
In Malakal it has been reported that campaign posters have been torn down by the SPLM in a wake to incite fear into the population. It is our hope that the people of Malakal, our brothers and sisters and children in that city will stand steadfast and resolved their faith in democracy. Let them be unmovable and stand their grounds knowing that one day, all this fear mongering will be over. Let them keep in mind that the democratic way is the way of the people. Let them show their resolved to the rest of the people in Southern Sudan that it is only going to be a little while when the way of the people will prevail over violence, destructions and cowardice. As Malakal stand up, we must stand with them as well. We must unite with our minds, strengths, efforts and most of all spirits to show our support and stand up for democracy. In Southern Sudan just like in every place where democracy has prevailed, the way of the people must triumph in this coming election. For a people that have seen and experienced too many destruction, we need not simply sit back and allow violence to triumphs in our midst again.
Five years after the comprehensive peace agreement, we want to tell our children that the way of the ballot is the only way to peace. In light of these facts, I urge you to hold fast to your ballots and vote this coming election. Show the “destructionists” where true power lies. Tell them with your vote that real power lies in you, the people, and with this power you can decide who becomes a major player on our political scene.
Tell our brothers and sisters in Yei that their recent demonstration will not go in vain by your votes. We understand that all of Southern Sudanese want separation at this time. We understand that whenever we reflect on the past, we cannot think anything but wish for a homeland where we do not envision ourselves as second-class citizens. However, it is also important that we assess the governing ability of our current leaders as we dive towards self-government. I am of the view that self-government is a critical issue that needs to be understood. As we ready ourselves for a vote in this coming election, we should first consider candidates that are most concern about abolishing the tribal conflicts and wanton killings have become so common in Southern Sudan. I am of the view that Dr. Lam Akol whose vocal criticisms on these issues stands as the only lonely voice in the dessert, needs to consider very seriously, when we cast our vote during this coming election.
Thank you
Martin Modal USA
SPLM-DC
The fifth anniversary of the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) that ended the tiring war in our country has come and gone so quietly without any notice. One major reason---because the politicians are busy with the coming elections. In addition, they have a legitimate reason to do so. It is hoped that the coming election will determined the sustainability of the CPA. This hope cannot only be the hope of the International Community it must also be our hope. We as Southern Sudanese must strive to bring lasting peace to our country. This is why we must invest our voting power wisely during this election. This is why I have resolved to invest my time to bring to you my fellow Southern Sudanese what I would rather consider pep talk throughout the coming weeks and months. In a series of short articles, I hope to encourage us all to vote very wisely during this election.
We must not allow our emotions, greed and short-term benefits to override our intellect as we vote during the coming election. Let us leave that for our politicians who do it best. Each and every Sudanese should understand that we owed it not only to ourselves, but also to the future of our children when we vote this coming election.
It is our responsibility as Southern Sudanese to understand that the coming election is not only about our future, it also about the future of our children. It is about eradicating poverty and building a lasting peace for ourselves. It is about educating our young generation so as to ensure a good and informed leadership in the future. This coming election is about good governance and democracy in Southern Sudan.
In one of the few papers I posted in the past, I mentioned the need for our leaders to recognize that democracy is only feasible in a transparent and accountable society. I urge our leaders to not just talk about democratic change but to understand that it is imperative that they exemplify the change through their leadership. I also cautioned against making decisions that will affect the masses of the people behind close door. Our leaders must adopt the culture of inclusiveness in decision-making if the people matter to them.
Democracy I stated previously is about people and most importantly about the people that are being governed. It is our rights as Sudanese to know at all, times what our leadership is doing to improve our well-being and secure the future for our children. As you vote in this coming election, seek to cast your vote for a leader that understands and practice these changes.
Thank you,
Martin Modal
To all South Sudanese, lets not make the same mistake agene doing the same thing repeatedly accepted a different outcome; it would be consider stupidity by elected Kiir in to power the rest of the world will in fact express amusement at South Sudan. It has bean over 20yrs that South Sudanese have never had the opportunity to be able to vote or determine who will represent us, now that we have the chance to tune this around lets not miss this possibility. South Sudanese have lost so many years out of Sudan by brine force out of our country because of war, the longest lasted war; we have more refuge around the world then most country. Is that the live that we want for ourselves. Not being able to vote not being able to go home when we want, South Sudan have so many resources that we doing not actually needs much from the outside world nevertheless because, of the way we govern ourselves we relay on others for our daily bard. Food that is send for displace people are use for seal by the authority. With all the money that South Sudan has received why, are people stale killing each other, why are people vanishing from food shortage? Why is the no justice system in our country, we cannot even hold anyone accountable in their position, why because no law and order in the country. Is this the kind of regime? that South Sudan, want to lived under then go ahead vote Kiir into power when it is time for election, just remember that Kiir was not really the people primary choice. Because Kier was one of the few left after the movement, Kiir is now appointed to represent South Sudan. If you need change please lets us worked together, and make it happen by Vote Mr.Lam Akol because he is the only one that has talk about democratic government bases on the principles of social equality, which means that all South Sudanese’s will be a part of the development process. A democratic system will in could all Sudanese its power given back to the citizens. Under this system everyone will be heal responsible to do his or her parted. If we all invest ourtime in the developmental process I cannot imagine South Sudan being swift in destroying the country, if we do it may affect all of our participation. Does South Sudan want that to happened agene? I think that I could speak for most of South Sudan and acutely say that this standard of living is ridiculous let us make some form of change happen ASAP, because the definition of stupidity is a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience. Vote Mr.Lam Akol for change. Thank you, SPLM-DC Party Representative of Wisconsin Mr. Martin Modal