Zimbabwe

[Stretts]

What is our government doing about Robert Mugabe  and Zimbabwe? I read in the Daily Telegraph that Jack Straw wants Zimbabwe removed from international cricket - why doesn't the goverment do something themselves - they were quick enough to go into Iraq but are reluctant to go into a Commenwealth country - no oil I hear you say. Couldn't the government lean on the surrounding states particularly South Africa to something militarily. There seems lots of evidence but no one is willing to react to abuse of human rights.

[Buddy]

On a purely personal level my Mum and Dad had all the papers (or so they thought) to emigrate to Rhodesia (40 yrs ago).My Dad couldnt find at that time his 'Time Served Papers' We were turned down at the last gasp.Now at that time Rhodesia was desperate for white settlers with trades.They got them - they rebuilt the country and Mugabe is now one of the richest men in the world presiding over one of the poorest.What have they done with the likes of my Mum and Dad - persucated them and hounded them out their houses.

Thank the Lord my Dad didnt find his papers.

I have maintained for several years now that Mugabe is one of the most dangerous men in the world-watch and weep anyone who hasnt followed the Barsteward!