DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 13 -- WE won't grow tired of periodically declaring, and reminding ourselves, as well as people close to, and far beyond Tanzania, that Tanzania is a land of love, peace and harmony.

When certain things are said and repeated frequently, some quarters may perceive them to be monotonous and even boring.

Our feeling though is that certain messages need to be repeated frequently so that their importance remains alive.

For some people undermine the importance of some vital factors that relate to interpersonal and inter-community relationships, or ignore them outright.

That is a highly risky scenario if it is left intact, because it can escalate into a potentially unmanageable situation. Once that happens, it may be too la...