From: "Philip Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] MP and Panjim
> Here in Goa too we hear about shacks which disdain Indian clientele, of > certain localities having become foreign (esp Russian) colonies, of > communities not mixing like before etc etc. It is not a good sign at all. Yes, you are absolutely right, this problem is pretty common here since at least the 80s, when the shack owners decided that they will pursue the foreign tourist dollar to the exclusion of all else. At one level, it reduced a bit after domestic tourism became a big money-spinner, but has increased elsewhere, e.g., in Morjim, as these areas have virtually been colonised by Russians, etc. We must fight this, but is this what Anand Virgincar meant? See below: >> Parts of Goa are becoming no go areas for Goan Hindu's, Goan Catholics >> and Goan Muslims. This seems to imply something else, otherwise why would he specifically say "Goan Hindu's, Goan Catholics and Goan Muslims"? The discrimination you refer to above is based on skin colour and would be experienced uniformly by all South Asians -- Indians, Pakistanis, Nepalis, Bangladeshis, and Sri Lankans -- as well as other groups. And it wouldn't be restricted to the communities above but would also cover Jains, Buddhists, animists, and atheists belonging to these groups. -- Question everything -- Karl Marx
