Comments on: The Rabid Dog of Zimbabwe must be put Down! http://www.africanloft.com/the-rabid-dog-of-zimbabwe-must-be-put-down/ News, Commentary & Social Media from African Perspective Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:24:14 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Hubert Taylor http://www.africanloft.com/the-rabid-dog-of-zimbabwe-must-be-put-down/comment-page-1/#comment-20080 Hubert Taylor Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:46:05 +0000 http://www.africanloft.com/?p=2051#comment-20080 Misi, I agree with you, the right to an opinion and freedom to express such. That is indeed as I have done. I do however hope that we, including Africanloft, me and you too Misi, can agree there is a need for balance. Surely it is right to equally 'attack' in equal terms, the policies of Messrs Bush, Blair too, not just those of Mr Mugabe. Good wishes to you Misi. Misi, I agree with you, the right to an opinion and freedom to express such. That is indeed as I have done.

I do however hope that we, including Africanloft, me and you too Misi, can agree there is a need for balance.

Surely it is right to equally ‘attack’ in equal terms, the policies of Messrs Bush, Blair too, not just those of Mr Mugabe.

Good wishes to you Misi.

]]> By: Misi http://www.africanloft.com/the-rabid-dog-of-zimbabwe-must-be-put-down/comment-page-1/#comment-20079 Misi Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:15:59 +0000 http://www.africanloft.com/?p=2051#comment-20079 @Hubert Taylor, AfricanLoft is not a news broadcasting site where writers are forced to maintain a balance in their writings. It is a place where people should be able to express to opinions freely. And that is exactly what this writer has done with this article (hence the article being categorized as opinion). Now you as a reader you are definitely entitled to disagree with his view and that is the joy of interacting with others because we were not all made to agree with each other. But to commend the whole website simply because they do not provide you with the balance you want is simply unfair. Everyone is and should be entitled to their opinion! @Hubert Taylor, AfricanLoft is not a news broadcasting site where writers are forced to maintain a balance in their writings. It is a place where people should be able to express to opinions freely. And that is exactly what this writer has done with this article (hence the article being categorized as opinion). Now you as a reader you are definitely entitled to disagree with his view and that is the joy of interacting with others because we were not all made to agree with each other. But to commend the whole website simply because they do not provide you with the balance you want is simply unfair. Everyone is and should be entitled to their opinion!

]]> By: Hubert Taylor http://www.africanloft.com/the-rabid-dog-of-zimbabwe-must-be-put-down/comment-page-1/#comment-20076 Hubert Taylor Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:34:14 +0000 http://www.africanloft.com/?p=2051#comment-20076 I am disturbed by the predominance of articles headlines such as - "Mugabe Shameless; Mbeki Gutless" and "The Rabid Dog of Zimbabwe must be put Down!". Surely, a Web site with genuine and fair Africa-connections should at least ensure balance and courtesy on matters Africa. I am disappointed with Africanloft's editorial balancing act. For those condemning Zimbabwe and President Mugabe, I say please remember it took 4 centuries of human 'abuse' in the USA before all peoples were permitted to vote regardless of the colour and race. In Britain universal voting rights only came into force in 1928. Where are the shouts against ethno-European killing and destruction in Iraq and Afghanistan? Where were the cries of derision and outrage during centuries of colour segregation and apartheid in Africa? Indeed, one Robert Mugabe had the courage to stand and fight for the honour, self-respect and dignity of Africa and African - similar to proclaimation by people of England in the 'Rule Britannia song, which includes, "Britons never, never shall be slaves". More courtesy and balance please Africanloft - shame on you. I am disturbed by the predominance of articles headlines such as – “Mugabe Shameless; Mbeki Gutless” and “The Rabid Dog of Zimbabwe must be put Down!”.

Surely, a Web site with genuine and fair Africa-connections should at least ensure balance and courtesy on matters Africa. I am disappointed with Africanloft’s editorial balancing act.
For those condemning Zimbabwe and President Mugabe, I say please remember it took 4 centuries of human ‘abuse’ in the USA before all peoples were permitted to vote regardless of the colour and race. In Britain universal voting rights only came into force in 1928.
Where are the shouts against ethno-European killing and destruction in Iraq and Afghanistan? Where were the cries of derision and outrage during centuries of colour segregation and apartheid in Africa? Indeed, one Robert Mugabe had the courage to stand and fight for the honour, self-respect and dignity of Africa and African – similar to proclaimation by people of England in the ‘Rule Britannia song, which includes, “Britons never, never shall be slaves”.

More courtesy and balance please Africanloft – shame on you.

]]> By: Omotaylor http://www.africanloft.com/the-rabid-dog-of-zimbabwe-must-be-put-down/comment-page-1/#comment-19447 Omotaylor Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:28:03 +0000 http://www.africanloft.com/?p=2051#comment-19447 One thing I find reassuring is this, Abacha thought he was indestructible until... His time will come soon. Oh by the way Adedibu the strong man of Ibadan Politics died last month didnt he? One thing I find reassuring is this, Abacha thought he was indestructible until… His time will come soon. Oh by the way Adedibu the strong man of Ibadan Politics died last month didnt he?

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