The Conference then made several proposals for sustaining democracy and development in Liberia. The media has been replete of allegations by the international community in regards to the Taylor Government's involvement in the on-going crisis in neighboring Sierra Leone and trading of diamonds. Liberians had to face all the humiliation of our beloved country being involved in unscrupulous acts. However, Liberians everywhere must continue to exercise restraint and not resort to violent recourse. The innocent people of Liberia who have suffered enough during the Civil War will continue to suffer.
All power is inherent in the people.
All free Governments are instituted by their authority and for their benefit and they have a right to alter and reform same when their safety and happiness so require. In order to ensure that a democratic government which responds to the wishes of the governed, the people shall have all the right at such period and in such manner, as provided for under the Constitution, to cause their public servants to leave office and to fill vacancies by regular elections and appointments. Therefore, by and through this public statement, ULAA appeals, urges and encourages the fighters of any armed groups including the Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy to lay down their arms and use Constitutional means to have Mr. Taylor removed from office since another armed struggle will only prolong the suffering of our people. Agents of change within and outside Liberia must be galvanized to pursue constitutional and other non-violent means to bring about the desired change in the country. Liberian civil society must be empowered, the human rights advocacy groups must be supported, the press must be strengthened and personal freedoms such as the freedom to travel and get passports without clearance from the National Security Agency must be adhered to.