Reply to "Burco City: Will Welcome Ahmed Silanyo International Airport

We do not need a monument, except perhaps to honour our own stupidity. Any future society sharp enough to dig it up will be able to figure out what it is, and if they are not, well, maybe the next ones will be. It really hurts me to think of all the real good that, this money farax recommended could do for poor, old and sick Somalilanders in need. Let us have no more monuments to politicians. The practice of creating their likenesses in larger-than-life imagery is unbecoming of a republic which supposedly values the rule of law over the rule of men. I attribute much of this intolerance to the various monuments the government has named after. The intention of these monuments are not so much to inform as it is to indoctrinate.

One of the hardest experiences we ever face in life is dealing with the loss of a loved one whether are politician or non politicians. But, at this crucial time each of us must overcome our overwhelming feelings and deal with the hard issues at hand such as poverty, security, health and many more . It is hard enough to deal with the death at hand, but it would be harder still to have to worry about the costs involved with the building monuments for politicians especially those who are alive It's incredibly disappointing and unethical for someone to write such an article, while majority of somaliland citizens are poor, lack of healthcare and in economic crisis . Farah's recommendation was abhor, ridiculous and it seemed that absence of common sense ( no offence that is the fact). How tragic that we live in a nation that tries to justify overspending on decor and underspending on basic human needs during this brief era of fiscal and material excess. How tragic that we are, collectively, more outspoken and more united about city entrances than we are about our homeless population or our environmental footprint.

In my opinion what is Important for somaliland people and the nation's security. On people -- human intelligence. What is a fee for an CID agent? Can we hire a thousand CIDs agents for the same amount of money? That sounds like a way better security investment. It's the philosophy. "Will this make us safer?" is the wrong question to ask. The right question to ask is: is it worth it? Many things that will make us safer aren't worth it. We also have to look at the underlying policies that bring about the situation. You can imagine living in a community where the landlord keeps hornets' nests, and he keeps whacking the nests. And then he keeps telling you, you need to buy protective clothing. He's right, but I wish he'd stop whacking the nest. In a sense that's what we are doing. Far better for our security would be to deal with the underlying geopolitical situations that cause the problem. That may be politically untenable, but as far as security concerns, that is the best way to spend citizens' money.

Yes! it is important that we remember everyone who has given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. It is also important that we never forget who they are. But how can we remember our heroes? well ! this is my recommendation

Recommendation:


Build monument for SNM heroes in general that catch our attention and symbolize our most violent moments and victory
Build monument that stand for those who have sacrificed their lives to make our present and future possible.

Education

I would consider suggesting making requirements based on methods not on outcomes. Instead of Boycotting major AIRLINES and local businesses I would suggest making requirements about what the schools need to provide. Namely, I would suggest requiring that all children and students under a local government receive complete healthcare for the schools to get education funding from the government and major Local Businesses.


promote upward mobility through expanded child-care assistance, "early education for all" and stepped-up efforts to make higher education more accessible.

Requiring Healthcare


Construct Hargaysa General Hospital: Hospital with more than 65% of family physicians., Hospital that offers a wide range of programs and services.
Trains staff and physicians that would maintain high standards and are flexible and innovative.
Improve access through appropriate design and efficiencies
Enhance patient flow through services and hospitals
Improve access to surgical services
Reduce hospitalizations by shifting to more day care and outpatient service
Implement best practices across the region

Employments:

Community economic development through employment services
Information on social and environmental issues including human rights, community and economic development, health - social action
Bring Somaliland business communities together to form partnerships and encourage economic self sufficiency - Foundation for the Advancement of Somalilanders Youth - links education and training with business and employment opportunities.

Basically, I see two general methods of solving that problem.

Firstly, we need to find a way to alleviate and hopefully eradicate poverty so that all people have enough money to buy what they need by outbidding other people who want the resources for luxuries.

Secondly, we need to find a new and fairer way to distribute resources, namely natural resources such as land, water, and so forth. As I have said before, I believe we can end poverty by ensuring that all people have an equal right to natural resources. I believe most of the cost of products such as food come from the high cost of obtaining usage rights of the natural resources used in their production.

Poor people generally are not poor because they lack labour or the willingness to work hard to get what they need. What leaves them poor, despite their abundance of labour, is generally their lack of rights to the usage and control of resources.
Poor countries have to fight corruption, put the needs of the poor first, give voice to the grassroots. But rich countries can help by reforming trade rules and yes, by aid. They need outside resources to pay for AIDS drugs, to build roads and sanitation systems. Let the public & private sectors focus on attacking corruption, government indifference, bad policies, but also recognize that their countries can’t go it alone- they need trading opportunities and they need development aid that supports local priorities and empowers local people.

I am a true believer in microfinance, and it can’t be worse than investing in our financial system at the moment! Every individual has an impact on society, the issue is whether we will accept the responsibility and acknowledge that we can work towards improvement. of the main issues facing our Nation - education, poverty, security - poverty is where the average person can truly make a difference. show your concern, share your passion with friends, family and co-workers, donate to your local food pantry and make any financial donation to worthy international groups. attack the problem at both points!!

Peace , Love and Unity
 

By: Asiya Garow