From: Los <los@c...>
Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 19:14:59 -0400
Subject: Re: Low Tech Scenarios (ot)
> John Atkinson wrote: > And while they undoubtedly will be the African nation to watch in I can assure you that the cities in Eritrea are right now pretty much the nicest in AFrica, (excepting RSA) and I've been to many. They're clean, lots of new construction, and most importantly virtually no crime. Not because they'll cut off your hand if you steal, but because the people don't do crime. hard to believe but true. You know you fight for your independence for 30 years and I guess you learn the meaning and price of liberty. Makes one a bit idealistic. Eritrea is an anomoly in many ways. You should see the quality of their army That army could pretty much kick anyone's ass in Africa if it had to. Anyway, as they get more western influence, I'm sure they're morals will degrade sufficiently.:)