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>Ancient Britons were overtaken by the Romans, who made >straight roads, efficient agriculture, international >trade etc. > >Then the Roman Empire collapsed? Did the Anglo-Saxons >build on this great foundation? No, they relapsed into >mud huts during the Dark Ages. They had no culture to >handle these sophisticated concepts at the time. > >Fast-forward to 20th century Africa. With regard to >colony handover; what makes people think you can take >an African leader from a completely different >background to the westernised democracy model, put him >in a smart suit, call him President and get success? > >Ian Smith recognised this. He saw what was happening >further north in Africa, and instinctively knew what >would happen in Rhodesia. He was right then, and right >now. Maybe a 50 year training period to create a new >culture throughout the African civil service and >society, then a graduated handover would have worked. > >As a Brit, I only had the privilage of visiting soon >after 1980. Nevertheless, I could still feel the >strong national pride in a self supporting, >industrious people. Great people in a great country. >The place had something that I have never seen >anywhere else. > >My condolences to the Smith family and all Rhodesians >worldwide. I am currently flying the Rhodesian flag at >half-mast in respect. > >History is tragically proving Ian Smith all too far >sighted.

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