Kenneth Good and his deportation
Friday, January 29, 2016
My feeling is that we should engage in politics in our home country, but in countries where we study, we should refrain from activities related to the struggle for political power.
A country’s domestic politics are for its citizens. One’s analysis and conclusions may lead to or imply particular political choices, but as foreign scholars we should not take political action, whether it be writing polemics, organizing political groups, or campaigning in elections.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...