Is it low self-esteem or lack of patriotism?
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By Flora Aduk
Aug 30, 2008
The first show of Big Brother Africa 3 brought back to mind the above question. Is it low self-esteem or lack of patriotism that many Ugandans suffer? Before you jump to any conclusions, let me break it down.
Right from the moment word got around of Uganda’s representative, negative comments did their rounds. The day following this show saw even more pessimism as quite a number of people expressed their hopelessness about the representative. On day one, basically, they hadn’t bothered to have hope or give our man a chance to prove himself.
BBA 3 aside, on quite a number of occasions, I have heard people express pessimistic views about activities where Ugandans are representing the country especially the moment they see their compatriot lagging behind a bit.
Take the time when Uganda Cranes was no longer doing wonders like at that memorable match against Nigeria, or when golden girl Inzikuru was no more. What about the recently concluded Olympics where our sportsmen/women tried to do their best but did not bring the gold home? Just listen to what the sports commentaries have to say.
Do we believe in ourselves so little to only want to think positive when we are on top of things? As you reflect on that and think about your own attitude to your country, I will get back to BBA 3 and all other activities where individuals are representing the country. Irrespective of the fact that our representatives don’t achieve for us the glory we want them to, things like these where an individual or group is meant to be a representation of their country, you and I basically equates to a family.
Unfortunately you don’t choose these people and even when they let you down, you must stick by them and even when you try not to, there is nothing you can do about the relationship.
Right from the moment word got around of Uganda’s representative, negative comments did their rounds. The day following this show saw even more pessimism as quite a number of people expressed their hopelessness about the representative. On day one, basically, they hadn’t bothered to have hope or give our man a chance to prove himself.
BBA 3 aside, on quite a number of occasions, I have heard people express pessimistic views about activities where Ugandans are representing the country especially the moment they see their compatriot lagging behind a bit.
Take the time when Uganda Cranes was no longer doing wonders like at that memorable match against Nigeria, or when golden girl Inzikuru was no more. What about the recently concluded Olympics where our sportsmen/women tried to do their best but did not bring the gold home? Just listen to what the sports commentaries have to say.
Do we believe in ourselves so little to only want to think positive when we are on top of things? As you reflect on that and think about your own attitude to your country, I will get back to BBA 3 and all other activities where individuals are representing the country. Irrespective of the fact that our representatives don’t achieve for us the glory we want them to, things like these where an individual or group is meant to be a representation of their country, you and I basically equates to a family.
Unfortunately you don’t choose these people and even when they let you down, you must stick by them and even when you try not to, there is nothing you can do about the relationship.
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