The defenceless journalist Ezra This young man was recently publicised as a criminal and shown on video in the internet. It was ridiculous to brand him with such charges while the real major offenders are the onese who should have been interviewed. This young man is bright and gifted and considerate to his friends. He has clearly stated not taking any money. It was not long ago in the midst of the war that youths went abroad right from the front lines, and had paid in the many thousands. Who were responsible for this? Student I.D. cards were sold in the many that all high school cards were changed. In struggle time, many had done daring deeds. I remember stories of fighters capturing a weapon or vehicle and repair it or dismantle it and use it in a unique way. A couple had even highjacked airplanes. They were heroes to their peers and as enemy by the government.
It reminded me of Yemane Barya in Khartoum. He was so kind that he forged many people's papers for free or very little money, and even bought airline tickets to the needy. So Ezra the small potato is grilled the worst! For me he is a brave young man and it's important he did not do it for gain. In fighting crime and corruption, it should be stamped out irrelevant of who sits in power. Submit Article | Feedback Tuesday, June 10, 2003 Aida Kidane, who is solely responsible for the contents of this page, contributes the above article. For any comments, the writer can be contacted by e-mail: aikisw@hotmail.com