In 1990, we marched against the indiscriminate killing of non-combatants by the National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL) and the Arm Forces of Liberia (AFL). We also marched for the intervention of the United States and for the resignation of Samuel Doe. 
     Despite the demonstrations and the pressure on Doe to relinquish power to an interim administration, Taylor and Prince Johnson forces attacked the city. Months later, the fight for Monrovia continued until the death of Doe at the hands of Johnson and the Independent National Patriotic Front of Liberia (INPFL). The fight for Monrovia left many dead from starvation, massacre and indiscriminate shooting.
     Now, the Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD) wants to come to Monrovia. A sustain attack on Monrovia that ends up shutting down the port and limited health resources will bring more suffering to the ordinary people, many of whom are already displaced. 
The reality is, we need to be concern about fighting in the country long before the conflict reaches Monrovia. If we don’t want war, we must fight harder than violent men or women to bring about a just and better future for Liberia. 
     That better future will not come until Liberia political parties give up selfish ambition and rally around one unified candidate in the upcoming elections. It does not make sense for all these people to want to be president at the same time.  There is plenty of work to do besides sit in the mansion. That better future will come when we expose people like Pat Robertson who gives support to the Taylor administration. A better Liberia is dependent upon all peace loving Liberian working together in harmony and working with others who care about Liberia. 
     For in depth reflection on Liberia and my experience during the war, I invite you to read “Forged from Chaos: Stories and Reflections from Liberia at war.”