Dear Cristiana, You obviously do not know the Goan culture well. You say you heard I am a gentleman (and I thank you for the compliment). You should know that a Goan gentleman would never insult a lady. I said at the beginning that I only debate with people I respect. Let us stick to the issues. On some issues I agree with you. On other issues, I disagree. I footnoted and referenced all my notes. I carefully separated my opinions from data. On issues about which we disagree, I am convinced that the data are on my side. Whether I have had the training, or you have had the training, is irrelevant. I am a scientist and I believe in data. If the data are valid and reliable (and not just hearsay or political slogans), then hopefully we will both learn something and move forward. Regarding Dr. Froilano de Melo having proposed to Salazar the idea of a Lusophone confederation: As far as I know, even Menezes Bragança, courageous as he was, never put forward this idea. Therefore, I will only believe it if I see that confidential letter to Salazar referenced in an archive in Portugal. Otherwise the reader will be left with the impression that this was an attempt made by Freddy to “rehabilitate” his father in the light of the new political order. Incidentally, both Freddy and Victor were my friends (though much older than me). Victor was my older brothers’ colleague at MIT. Best wishes, John
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